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title: "Gender Dysphoria Epilation Pathway"
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# Gender Dysphoria Epilation Pathway

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND & NHS IMPROVEMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b71a854-2fd3-4c05-9183-fe7f40c1bdba

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## Summary

NHS England & NHS Improvement is seeking to manage a tender for the "Gender Dysphoria Epilation Pathway," valued at £1,503,975, under the health services category. Located in Leeds, England, this procurement process is currently in the award stage, having been completed on 1st July 2022. The service encompasses arranging timely facial hair and surgical site epilation for approximately 950 patients annually, along with data recording and financial management. The contract will be in effect until 30th June 2023, with key dates having passed, including the tender period that ended on 16th June 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on health services, specifically those specialising in epilation treatments and patient support services. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as their operational capabilities can align well with the requirements to provide timely and efficient services. Engaging in this contract could foster business growth, especially for those with experience in the healthcare sector and existing partnerships with gender dysphoria clinics.

## Notice

Management and administration of the gender dysphoria epilation pathway: Arrange timely facial hair and surgical site epilation at suitable epilation providers for all patients with valid referrals (via NHS-commissioned Gender Dysphoria Clinics) from the service start date onwards. The assumption is that the service will process 950 referrals per year. Provide information and support on epilation to patients as needed, including on epilation modality and provider choice. Make timely payments to epilation providers, maintaining close financial control to ensure only valid invoices are paid. Record data on epilation referrals and treatment. Provide a central point of contact regarding epilation for patients, surgical providers, Gender Dysphoria Clinics and Pilots and epilation providers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47756f12-abc5-45d6-a0ac-cb317005d296 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2022 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,503,975 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,503,975 |
| 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 ENGLAND & NHS IMPROVEMENT |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2022 at 14:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47756f12-abc5-45d6-a0ac-cb317005d296

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47756f12-abc5-45d6-a0ac-cb317005d296
  2nd August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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