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Transgender Support Service in Wirral

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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04 Jul 2025 at 12:52

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20 Mar 2025 at 14:20

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board (ICB) has awarded a one-year contract for the "Transgender Support Service in Wirral," focusing on health services, particularly psychological support for trans, non-binary, or questioning patients. Located in Wirral Place, this procurement, valued at £21,179 per annum, commenced on 1st April 2025 and will expire on 31st March 2026. The contracting process was executed under the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, using Direct Award Process C, with no competition required. As of the most recent update on July 4th, 2025, the contract has been officially awarded, following the March 19th, 2025 decision by the Wirral Place Leadership Team.

This tender provides unique opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those interested in integrating collaboration and service sustainability for reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice. While this contract was awarded to the incumbent provider, C-MAGIC c/o LCR PRIDE FOUNDATION, opportunities may arise for businesses demonstrating quality, innovation, and significant social value. This procurement process highlights the demand for services targeting psychological support and health improvements for the transgender community, thus positioning companies in this field for growth and potential future contracts. Businesses adept in delivering bespoke health solutions tailored to diverse patient needs could find potential growth avenues through such targeted contracts.

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Notice Title

Transgender Support Service in Wirral

Notice Description

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 1 year contract via Direct award C to incumbent provider to deliver the Transgender Support Service in Wirral. The contract will start on 1st April 2025, expire on 31st March 2026 and has an annual contract value of PS21,179.

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-04efbc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037450-2025
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
£21,179 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 202511 months 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 INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
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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