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Award

21 Jan 2026 at 17:13

Tender

02 Sep 2025 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process for the provision of Hair Epilation Services, led by NHS England, aims to enhance non-surgical Gender Identity Services across the UK. This service, classified under health services (CPV: 85100000), involves specialist assessments, non-surgical care packages, and associated surgical interventions. The procurement is managed using an open procedure and consists of two lots: Lot 1 for new providers, and Lot 2 for those with existing contracts due to expire on 31st March 2026. Key dates include a submission deadline on 6th October 2025, and contracts are set for a five-year period starting 1st April 2026. This process is governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with no conflicts of interest identified and all key criteria evaluated on a pass/fail basis.

This tender offers considerable potential for business growth, especially for SMEs looking to enter or expand their presence in the healthcare sector. By securing a place under this contract, businesses can establish a steady revenue stream and enhance their market credibility. The opportunity is particularly advantageous for healthcare providers specialising in gender identity services, laser clinics, electrolysis centres, and aesthetic practices seeking to collaborate with NHS England. New entrants are encouraged to leverage this opportunity by aligning with NHS's service specifications and participating actively through the Atamis e-sourcing portal.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Hair Epilation Services - PSR

Notice Description

This service covers the provision of non-surgical Gender Identity Services for adults that are prescribed as specialised services. This document should be read in conjunction with NHS England's service specification for Gender Identity Services for Adults (Surgical Interventions).<br/><br/>Link to service specification: https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/service-specification-gender-identity-services-for-adults-non-surgical-interventions<br/><br/>Gender identity services includes specialist assessment, non-surgical care packages, certain surgical interventions and immediate associated after care provided by specialist centres.<br/><br/>Integrated Care Systems are responsible for commissioning certain non-specialist elements of the NHS pathway of care for individuals with gender dysphoria.<br/><br/>Lot 1 - for new providers to complete if they do not currently hold a contract with NHSE for the Provision of Hair Epilation services.<br/><br/>Lot 2 - for existing providers that have a contract that is due to expire on 31st March 2026 with NHSE for the Provision of Hair Epilation services.<br/><br/>The contract period is five (5) years, starting 1st April 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - New Entrants

This service covers the provision of non-surgical Gender Identity Services for adults that are prescribed as specialised services. This document should be read in conjunction with NHS England's service specification for Gender Identity Services for Adults (Surgical Interventions).

Link to service specification: https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/service-specification-gender-identity-services-for-adults-non-surgical-interventions

Gender identity services includes specialist assessment, non-surgical care packages, certain surgical interventions and immediate associated after care provided by specialist centres.

Integrated Care Systems are responsible for commissioning certain non-specialist elements of the NHS pathway of care for individuals with gender dysphoria.

Lot 1 - for new providers to complete if they do not currently hold a contract with NHSE for the Provision of Hair Epilation services.

The contract period is five (5) years, starting 1st April 2026. Additional 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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight on Monday 2nd February 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the PSR. Written representations should be sent to collette.palmer@nhs.net ensuring the following details are referenced:
Project reference: C386594
Project Title: Provision of Hair Epilation Services
This decision has been made as per NHS England governance processes, by the National Commissioning
Group on 20th January 2026. No conflicts of Interest were identified amongst decision makers.
Key Criteria were all assessed on a Pass/Fail basis.

Lot 2 - Existing Providers

This service covers the provision of non-surgical Gender Identity Services for adults that are prescribed as specialised services. This document should be read in conjunction with NHS England's service specification for Gender Identity Services for Adults (Surgical Interventions).

Link to service specification: https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/service-specification-gender-identity-services-for-adults-non-surgical-interventions

Gender identity services includes specialist assessment, non-surgical care packages, certain surgical interventions and immediate associated after care provided by specialist centres.

Integrated Care Systems are responsible for commissioning certain non-specialist elements of the NHS pathway of care for individuals with gender dysphoria.

Lot 2 - for existing providers that have a contract that is due to expire on 31st March 2026 with NHSE for the Provision of Hair Epilation services.

The contract period is five (5) years, starting 1st April 2026.
Please note that due to technical issues, there are two additional awarded providers as detailed below:

Medical Skin Clinics Ltd (Chilton) - Goring on Thames
NUTS Code: UKJ
Awarded Value: PS0.01
SME?: Yes

Jen Turner - Turn Beautiful - Burgess Hill
NUTS Code: UKJ
Awarded Value: PS0.01
SME?: Yes. Additional 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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight on Monday 2nd February 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the PSR. Written representations should be sent to collette.palmer@nhs.net ensuring the following details are referenced:
Project reference: C386594
Project Title: Provision of Hair Epilation Services
This decision has been made as per NHS England governance processes, by the National Commissioning
Group on 20th January 2026. No conflicts of Interest were identified amongst decision makers.
Key Criteria were all assessed on a Pass/Fail basis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059293
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005514-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20267 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 England
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Postcode Area
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
90
Supplier Names

Advanced Cosmetic Procedures

Aivilo Clinic

Anagen Therapies limited

Arte Nova Beauty

BEAUTYONE2ONE LTD

Basingstoke Wellness ltd

Be Laser Smooth

Beauty Clinic

Beauty Guru Salons Ltd

Best of Beauty

Bodhi Zen Clinic Limited

Bonar House Clinic

Bristol Electrolysis Ltd

Buff and Bare Ltd

Call of Beauty

Canterbury Skin and Laser Clinic

Cheshire Electrolysis

Copper tree clinic

Cristianos Laser Clinic Ltd

Current Beauty Limited

Danica Payne Aesthetics and Dental

Daniella Falasca

Devon and Exeter Laser

EQ Lounge

East Midlands Laser and cosmetic Clinic ltd

Electrolysis Transformations Ltd

Electrolysis with Cathy

Elite Electrolysis

Emily Louise beauty and aesthetics Ltd T/a LUMI SKN Clinics Kettering

Essence electrolysis and Skin

Face Up

Face and Body Medi-cosmetic Centre Ltd

Fuss Beauty

GD Vibes Holistic Wellbeing and Beauty

Gender Goals Limited

Gender Transitions

HEALTHIUM CLINICS LIMITED

Health Counts Ipswich

Holme Electrolysis Ltd

Identity+ Aesthetics

JR Medical Clinic

Jems Spa Ltd

Jennie Humphrey

John and Associates

Julia Wallis Electrolysis

Julie Milroy/Peacehaven

LA Beauty

LASERME LIMITED

LaserHQ Limited

Laserase Newcastle Ltd

Loft Aesthetics LTD Trading as Hilton Skin and Body Clinic

Lotus Electrolysis Ltd

Mi:Skin Laser Clinic Limited

Modality LLP

Mojako Ltd t/a Clearskin

My Enhance

Nancy Mayne

New Dawn Hair Removal

North Bristol NHS Trust

PCK SKIN LTD T/A SKINSPACEUK

POUR LA FEMME CLINIC

Pearls Beautique

ProSkin Clinic and Health UK Ltd

Pure Aesthetics Limited

Restore Skin and Body

SV Laser and Skin

Sajja Beauty Limited

Sasha Core Beauty Ltd

Setsuko Beauty Clinic

Skin Deep Electrolysis Clinic

Skin Medical ltd

Smoother you limited

Southsea Laser Clinic LTD

St Michael's Clinic, part of The Dermatology Partnership

Stratum Dermatology Clinics

The Beauty Studio uk

The Diathermy Skin Clinic

The Electrolysis Space

The Ivy Laser Clinic

The Laser Club

The Laser Lounge Torbay Ltd

The Laser and Light Clinic

The Malvern

Unique Halo Ltd

WILD

WY Electrolysis Clinic

karen brown

laser light skin clinic

luxe hair and skin clinic

the stable cornwall limited

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