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title: "Academic research: Review of children & adolescent gender identity services"
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# Academic research: Review of children & adolescent gender identity services

Buyer: NHS COMMISSIONING BOARD (OPERATING AS NHS ENGLAND)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fa4dbb08-e8c5-4b71-b919-d6ea14a760c7

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## Summary

The NHS Commissioning Board (operating as NHS England) has recently awarded a contract for the tender titled "Academic research: Review of children & adolescent gender identity services," which focuses on understanding the perspectives and experiences of young people with gender dysphoria. This project falls under the health services industry and is situated in Leeds, England. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the award was published on 15th September 2021, following a tender period that concluded on 20th May 2021. The total value of the awarded contracts is £897,512, covering substantial research activities over a contract period from 12th July 2021 to 11th July 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in qualitative research methodologies focused on health services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be well-positioned to compete, leveraging their agility and specialised knowledge in conducting qualitative studies and engaging with vulnerable populations. The successful contractor, the University of York, may also be open to collaborations on future projects, providing further avenues for business growth in the health research sector.

## Notice

Lot 1 A participative, primarily qualitative research project with the principle aim to understand the full range of outcomes for young people with gender dysphoria, seeking to capture their perspectives on their journey, and their views on how services could and should be delivered in the future. Awarded value PS687,040.83 Lot 2 A broad-based literature review including an interface with the gathered evidence from the professional community. Awarded value PS210,470.18

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1c33482-8464-4f90-a71d-3d281eac550f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 11 Jul 2021 - 11 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £650,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £897,512 |
| 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 COMMISSIONING BOARD (OPERATING AS NHS ENGLAND) |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF YORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2021 at 15:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1c33482-8464-4f90-a71d-3d281eac550f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1c33482-8464-4f90-a71d-3d281eac550f
  15th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000NUhF/UShGh1MJL.ogw1JuVNhZL.W4Z5yK9x4476cQ_dl8jtk
  Redacted contract - NHSE Review Gender Services _

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