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Trans Health Service in Sefton

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE ICB

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23 Dec 2025 at 16:18

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19 Nov 2025 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB has formally awarded a contract for the provision of Trans Health Services in Sefton. This service falls under the health services industry category, with a focus on providing a GP-led support system for transgender and non-binary patients. The procurement was completed under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), specifically through the Direct Award C process, bypassing the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract commenced on 2nd December 2025 and will continue until 31st March 2026, with a total contract value of £10,000. The services will be delivered within the Sefton area, targeting patients registered with a Sefton Place GP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with experience in gender-specific care and integrated health solutions. Companies offering innovative and quality-driven healthcare services, as well as those emphasizing social value, access improvement, and service sustainability, would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. The focus on integration and collaboration within the healthcare system underscores the importance of cohesive service delivery models, making this a valuable opportunity for healthcare providers looking to expand their footprint in community-based health services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Trans Health Service in Sefton

Notice Description

Trans health Sefton is a GP led support service that offers a single access point that provides: * Care co-ordination from a GP with special interest in TGNB care. * Initial and longer-term drug administration, prescribing and monitoring service * Referral to and liaison with support Service agencies * Closer working with Regional GICs to enable a smooth patient process between services. * Referral to endocrinologist to initiate and advise on medical management and bridging hormones. * Speech and Language Therapy (SALT) in liaison with NHS England * Hair removal in liaison with NHS England * Referral to fertility services and screening programmes. * Support to fellow Sefton GPs who wish to continue prescribing and supporting their own patients.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB - Sefton Place intend to award a contract via Direct Award C to incumbent provider to deliver Trans health service in Sefton. The contract will start on 2nd December 2025, expire on 31st March 2026 and the contract value for the period is PS10,000.

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 Contract 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 8 working days. This contract has not yet been formally awarded, this notice services as an intention to award under the PSR.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e46e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085971-2025
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
Large

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
£10,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20256 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE ICB
Contact Name
Helen Quinn
Contact Email
helen.quinn@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
TLD73 Sefton

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE STRAND MEDICAL CENTRE

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