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title: "DHSC: SCI: Adult gender services waiting list - wellbeing pilot (southwest) 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e213"
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# DHSC: SCI: Adult gender services waiting list - wellbeing pilot (southwest) 2026

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e213

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## Summary

The Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC), based at 39 Victoria Street, London, has concluded a procurement process for a pilot service titled "DHSC: SCI: Adult Gender Services Waiting List – Wellbeing Pilot (Southwest) 2026". This initiative falls under the category of miscellaneous health services and is targeted for implementation in the southwest region of the United Kingdom. The procurement followed an open method of competition, classified under a "below threshold" tender, and was part of a light-touch regime. Key milestones include the award and signing of the contract on 10th February 2026, with the service set to commence on 12th February 2026 for a duration of 12 months. The contract holds a value of £150,000 including VAT and may potentially be extended by up to three months pending internal approvals.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for specialised organisations focusing on health and wellbeing services. It is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can provide non-clinical, holistic support to adults awaiting appointments at gender clinics. The directive focuses on improving patients' wellbeing, resilience, and social connectedness, which are critical aspects that businesses with expertise in community health, guidance, and counselling services can target for growth and development. Successful participation in such a contract could enhance a company’s portfolio, facilitate the development of innovative wellbeing solutions, and establish a strong position in public health service provision.

## Notice

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is seeking to commission an external provider to deliver a pilot "waiting well" service, designed to offer accessible, non-clinical support to adults (aged 18 and over) who are on the waiting list for an adult gender clinic in the southwest of England. The pilot service will take a holistic approach, offering comprehensive support to eligible users as they prepare for their first clinic appointment as well as providing tailored advice and information, promoting healthier lifestyle choices such as smoking cessation and weight management, and promptly identifying individuals in crisis for rapid referral or signposting to appropriate services. The overarching aims of the service are to: -Improved self-reported wellbeing and resilience -Increased readiness for first appointment with gender dysphoria clinic -Increased ability to self-manage symptoms while awaiting clinical care. -Reduced isolation and increased social connectedness. The appointed provider will also work closely with an oversight and monitoring group to agree on outcome measures and systematically gather data, enabling robust, evidence-based evaluation of the service's effectiveness and efficiency. Contract Project Reference: C396416 Contract term: 12 months. The contract may be extended by a maximum of 3 months. The option to extend is optional to the Authority and is not planned at this stage, and if the option is exercised, additional funding must be obtained through internal approval processes. Estimated contract value (Excluding extensions): PS125,000 excluding VAT (PS150,000 including VAT). Any contract extension will be remunerated on a pro-rata basis, proportionate to the original contract value.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract may be extended. The option to extend is optional to the Authority and is not planned at this stage, and if the option is exercised, additional funding must be obtained through internal approval processes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011723-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Feb 2026 - 11 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LGBT FOUNDATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2026 at 10:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011723-2026
- 17 Nov 2025 at 09:12 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074229-2025
- 17 Nov 2025 at 09:09 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074227-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011723-2026
  10th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074229-2025
  17th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074227-2025
  17th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://lgbt.foundation/contact-support/
- 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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