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title: "DHSC: SCI: Adult gender services waiting list - wellbeing pilot (southwest) 2025"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05adcc"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE"
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# DHSC: SCI: Adult gender services waiting list - wellbeing pilot (southwest) 2025

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05adcc

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Department of Health & Social Care, involves a project titled "DHSC: SCI: Adult gender services waiting list – wellbeing pilot (southwest) 2025," targeting the health services industry, specifically in the southwest region of England. At the planning stage, this project seeks to engage potential suppliers in a regional pilot aimed at supporting individuals over 18 on waiting lists for adult gender services. Key dates include a milestone due on 24th October 2025, where interested parties can review and provide input on draft specifications and procurement strategies. The procurement method involves preliminary market engagement to refine strategies, with documents accessible via the Atamis system until the submission deadline on 23rd October 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and counselling services, particularly those with expertise in holistic wellbeing support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the project’s focus on integrating wellbeing support services to improve outcomes such as resilience, readiness for clinical appointments, and social connectedness. With a contract value of £125,000 (excluding VAT) and potential extensions extending from an initial six-month term, this initiative provides a viable pathway for businesses seeking to expand their operations and deliver impactful healthcare solutions in the southwest of England.

## Notice

The Department of Health and Social Care seeks to commission an external partner to deliver a regional pilot of the Waiting Well service for eligible for individuals aged 18+ who on the current waiting list for adult gender services based in the southwest of England and awaiting their first appointment. The service's primary focus is to provide a holistic approach that integrates wellbeing support, with the aim of achieving the following outcomes: a) Improved self-reported wellbeing and resilience b) Increased readiness for first appointment with gender dysphoria clinic c) Increased ability to self-manage symptoms while awaiting clinical care. d) Reduced isolation and increased social connectedness. e) Reduced unplanned use of crisis or emergency services. The value of the contract is PS125,000 excluding VAT. PS150,000 inclusive of VAT Term of the contract: An initial term of six (6) months, with the option to extend for one or more further periods up to a maximum of twelve (12) months This is not a call for competition, but an opportunity to gather feedback to better understand market capabilities, refine the procurement strategy, and encourage supplier engagement.

### Planning Information

Interested parties can access the relevant documents via the Atamis system at https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome using the contract reference. Suppliers may also submit the completed questionnaire through Atamis but must be registered on the system to do so. Alternatively, questionnaires can be submitted by email to ccsinbox@dhsc.gov.uk quoting “Adult gender services waiting list – wellbeing pilot (southwest)” no later than 23/10/2025 at 5pm 
We are sharing the draft specifications, proposed procurement approach, draft contract and timetable with the market to invite feedback from potential bidders. 
The objective of the preliminary market engagement is: 
a) Understanding market capability 
b) Improving Procurement Strategy and Specification Development 
c) Identify any barriers 
d) Encouraging Supplier Participation and Competition 
The input by suppliers may help shape the final approach and procurement strategy. A questionnaire is also available for suppliers to complete, allowing them to provide comments and raise any additional questions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064556-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Jan 2026 - 8 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2025 at 08:12 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064556-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064556-2025
  13th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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