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Trans Health Service in Sefton

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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02 Mar 2026 at 13:35

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has announced a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice for the provision of Trans Health Services in Sefton. Governed by the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, this procurement falls outside the scope of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The procurement method is limited, involving a direct award without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and aims to provide comprehensive health services such as care coordination, drug administration, and specialist referrals. The standstill period allows providers to make representations until 10th March 2026, with Helen Quinn as the contact person at NHS Cheshire and Merseyside. The procurement focuses on integrating services related to trans health care, with criteria including social value and health inequality reduction forming part of the decision-making process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for healthcare providers specialising in trans health services. Businesses equipped with expertise in GP-led support, drug administration, and collaboration with NHS England and various support agencies will find the contract beneficial for their growth. The Strand Medical Centre, identified as the incumbent provider, showcases this by likely satisfying the proposed contract requirements effectively. The annual contract value of £30,000 highlights a notable investment in improving healthcare services within Sefton, supporting businesses that focus on innovative solutions in service delivery and enhancing patient access to diverse health services.

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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 1 year contract via Direct Award C to the incumbent provider to deliver Trans Health Service in Sefton. The contract will start on the 1st of April 2026, expire on 31st March 2027 and has an annual contract value of PS30,000.

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 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 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-065fa3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018456-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20262 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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