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Transgender Support Service in Wirral

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE ICB

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TenderUpdate

01 Apr 2025 at 11:01

Award

12 Mar 2025 at 10:45

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board (ICB) is handling the procurement of a comprehensive Transgender Support Service for registered patients in Wirral. This service, classified under the health services industry category, aims to provide psychological support for transgender, non-binary, or questioning individuals. The contract, awarded directly under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023, began on 17th January 2024 and will continue until 31st March 2025, with an annual contract value of £26,238. Key dates include the standstill period initiated on 12th March 2025, during which representations by providers must be made within 8 working days.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with experience in providing support for marginalised communities. The contract's focus on psychological support opens doors for providers proficient in mental health services, patient empowerment, and social value initiatives. Companies with strong capabilities in integration, collaboration, and service sustainability are well-suited to compete in this procurement process, potentially aiding in reducing health inequalities and improving access to care in the Wirral region.

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Notice Title

Transgender Support Service in Wirral

Notice Description

This is a comprehensive Transgender Support Service for Wirral registered patients. To provide psychological support for trans, non-binary or questioning patients at any stage of their journey covering a range of areas bespoke to the patient so people; - understand themselves better - are aware of available options for resolving your gender incongruence - are empowered to explore their life goals and how to achieve them - are receiving all of the support they need

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB - Wirral Place intend to award a 15 Month contract via Direct award C to incumbent provider to deliver the Transgender Support Service in Wirral. The contract will start on the 17th January 2024 and expire on 31st March 2025 and has an annual contract value of PS26,238.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by within 8 working days. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ebf8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012210-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,238 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE ICB
Contact Name
Jane Hamlet
Contact Email
jane.hamlet@cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 1QY
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD74 Wirral

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

C-MAGIC C/O LCR PRIDE FOUNDATION

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