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Transgender Support Service in Wirral

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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16 Mar 2026 at 09:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Transgender Support Service in Wirral" is being managed by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board. The contract, classified under the health services category, is intended to provide psychological support for transgender, non-binary, or questioning patients registered with a Wirral Place GP. The process is currently at the award stage, following approval on 12th January 2026. As per the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, the awarding procedure has been initiated without a prior call for competition, deviating from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Businesses interested in representations must contact the board by 8 working days from the notice publication date, 16th March 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with experience in psychological support and patient care for gender-diverse communities. The contract's focus on social value, health access improvement, and collaboration calls for innovative solutions and high-quality service providers. Suppliers with the ability to integrate services and facilitate choice for patients can benefit from this contract. As C-Magic, associated with LCR Pride Foundation, is the incumbent provider and has proven satisfactory in meeting the contract criteria, businesses looking to compete should demonstrate excellent standards and pricing to challenge the existing provider.

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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 Transgender Support Service in Wirral. The contract will start on the 1st April 2026, expire on 31st March 2027 and has an annual contract value of PS20,990.

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 withing 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-066aa2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023336-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
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
£20,990 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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