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title: "Sussex Trans Health Services - Gender Dysphoria Services for Adults ( Non Surgical)"
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# Sussex Trans Health Services - Gender Dysphoria Services for Adults ( Non Surgical)

Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-06ce88fd-98a2-4027-bd1e-d637fa775406

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## Summary

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has awarded a contract for Sussex Trans Health Services - Gender Dysphoria Services for Adults. The contract value is £5,100,379, with a contract period running from May 1, 2023, to April 30, 2025. The services fall under the Health and Social Work Services category. The procurement method used was an Open Procedure, and the tender period ended on October 31, 2022.

This contracting process presents an opportunity for businesses to provide non-surgical interventions for individuals with gender dysphoria in Sussex. Businesses in the health and social work services industry, especially those with experience in gender identity healthcare practice, are well-suited to compete. The tender aims to establish a multi-disciplinary team to deliver high-quality and timely services, promoting respect, dignity, and equality for individuals in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

## Notice

NHS England (NHSE) sought providers who have the capability and capacity to deliver non-surgical interventions for individuals on the NHS pathway of care for the treatment of gender dysphoria and who are registered with a general practitioner within the following clinical commissioner groups (CCGs): * Brighton and Hove * East Sussex * West Sussex NHSE wish to implement a pilot programme that will evaluate how the care delivered by a Gender Dysphoria Clinic can be delivered by a primary care team in a local setting with the support of a linked Gender Dysphoria Clinic, adapted to meet the specific needs of the population of Sussex (the Trans Health Service). The Trans Health Service will establish a small multi-disciplinary team of professionals led by a clinician who will be supported in developing extended competencies, with the lead clinician holding the key leadership role. The team may comprise of professionals who already have some experience and expertise in the care of individuals with gender dysphoria; but in any event the team will receive training through the Royal College of Physicians / University of London accredited credential for Gender Identity Healthcare Practice (funded by NHS England), and through experiential training with the linked Gender Dysphoria Clinic. The Trans Health Service will focus on individuals registered with a GP in Sussex and already on a waiting list with an adult Gender Dysphoria Clinic (17 and over) that is commissioned by NHS England. Should the relevant waiting list(s) be cleared then extending to other CCGs or new referrals may be considered (at commissioner discretion). The contract term will be 2 years with an option to extend for a further 12 months (at commissioner discretion) The objectives of the Trans Health Service are: * provide a high-quality, timely and sustainable service for adults (17 and over) who have gender dysphoria; and promote respect, dignity and equality for all individuals. * provide a service with a visible profile and presence within Sussex, with at least 1 physical location where individuals feel safe, supported and welcomed. * provide a service with robust clinical and operational governance structures, systems and frameworks * establishment of a multi-disciplinary team of professionals who either have experience or are interested in developing competencies and expertise in the care of individuals with gender dysphoria * engagement with and inclusion of the trans and non-binary communities of Sussex in the co-design and ongoing development and delivery of the pilot service * establishment and development of meaningful collaborative relationships with local statutory services and voluntary sector services to meet the needs of the population * exploitation of digital technology to facilitate patient access and enhance the patient experience

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e128b7b5-339d-4a3e-88e0-3ec5503f7ba7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2023 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,100,379 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 3NX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SUSSEX PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 19 Oct 2022 at 13:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e128b7b5-339d-4a3e-88e0-3ec5503f7ba7
- 20 Sep 2021 at 11:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ae5ded8-1add-4eb0-9d0d-559f624ca0ac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e128b7b5-339d-4a3e-88e0-3ec5503f7ba7
  19th October 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ae5ded8-1add-4eb0-9d0d-559f624ca0ac
  20th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendorganiser.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/itlogin.aspx
  In-Tend Procurement Portal

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