Tender

All Age Gender Dysphoria service.

NHS NORFOLK AND WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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TenderUpdate

01 Mar 2023 at 10:24

Planning

22 Feb 2023 at 16:06

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board is seeking Expressions of Interest for the All Age Gender Dysphoria service. This service falls under the Health services category and aims to provide comprehensive support to individuals questioning their gender identity. The procurement is at the planning stage, with potential contract start date expected to be delayed to October 1, 2023. Interested parties must express their interest and submit responses by 10:00am on March 13, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in healthcare services, particularly those with experience in supporting individuals with gender dysphoria and LGBTQ+ communities. The procurement process, conducted under the Light Touch Regime, allows for potential direct awarding to compliant providers. The service requirements include face-to-face and online support for both medical and social transitioning, emphasising respect, dignity, and equality for all individuals seeking help.

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Notice Title

All Age Gender Dysphoria service.

Notice Description

All Age Gender Dysphoria service. Provide a comprehensive, high-quality client led service to all ages who identify as transgender and those questioning their sexuality or gender identity, promoting respect, dignity and equality for trans people.It will include support for individuals who identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual. The service will be client led, delivered by experienced and trained staff, including LGBTQ+ staff with lived experience.The service will provide support for both medical and social transitioning. Many clients accessing the service will not move forward with medical transitioning, however, this service offers an important step to provide individuals with space and time so they are equipped with all the knowledge and support to make an informed decision.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provide a comprehensive, high-quality client led service to all ages who identify as transgender and those questioning their sexuality or gender identity, promoting respect, dignity and equality for trans people.
It will include support for individuals who identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual. The service will be client led, delivered by experienced and trained staff, including LGBTQ+ staff with lived experience.

The service will provide support for both medical and social transitioning. Many clients accessing the service will not move forward with medical transitioning, however, this service offers an important step to provide individuals with space and time so they are equipped with all the knowledge and support to make an informed decision. Additional information: Support should be available face to face, online, email or phone depending on the needs of the client. Reasonable adjustments will be made to meet the needs of the individual receiving support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a797
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005958-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,220,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Feb 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NORFOLK AND WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR7 0WG
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk

Local Authority
Broadland
Electoral Ward
Brundall
Westminster Constituency
Broadland and Fakenham

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