---
title: "Trans Health Service in Sefton"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e46e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE ICB"
published: "2025-12-23"
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# Trans Health Service in Sefton

Buyer: NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE ICB  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e46e

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## Summary

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB has formally awarded a contract for the provision of Trans Health Services in Sefton. This service falls under the health services industry category, with a focus on providing a GP-led support system for transgender and non-binary patients. The procurement was completed under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), specifically through the Direct Award C process, bypassing the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract commenced on 2nd December 2025 and will continue until 31st March 2026, with a total contract value of £10,000. The services will be delivered within the Sefton area, targeting patients registered with a Sefton Place GP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with experience in gender-specific care and integrated health solutions. Companies offering innovative and quality-driven healthcare services, as well as those emphasizing social value, access improvement, and service sustainability, would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. The focus on integration and collaboration within the healthcare system underscores the importance of cohesive service delivery models, making this a valuable opportunity for healthcare providers looking to expand their footprint in community-based health services.

## Notice

Trans health Sefton is a GP led support service that offers a single access point that provides: * Care co-ordination from a GP with special interest in TGNB care. * Initial and longer-term drug administration, prescribing and monitoring service * Referral to and liaison with support Service agencies * Closer working with Regional GICs to enable a smooth patient process between services. * Referral to endocrinologist to initiate and advise on medical management and bridging hormones. * Speech and Language Therapy (SALT) in liaison with NHS England * Hair removal in liaison with NHS England * Referral to fertility services and screening programmes. * Support to fellow Sefton GPs who wish to continue prescribing and supporting their own patients.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB - Sefton Place intend to award a contract via Direct Award C to incumbent provider to deliver Trans health service in Sefton. The contract will start on 2nd December 2025, expire on 31st March 2026 and the contract value for the period is PS10,000.

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 8 working days. This contract has not yet been formally awarded, this notice services as an intention to award under the PSR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085971-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE ICB |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA1 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Bewsey and Whitecross |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington South |
| Delivery location | TLD73 Sefton |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE STRAND MEDICAL CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2025 at 16:18 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085971-2025
- 19 Nov 2025 at 13:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075242-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk
- http://www.strandmedicalcentre.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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