Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board
Lakeside 400 Old Chapel Way Broadland Business Park
Norwich
NR7 0WG
Contact
Karen Martin
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.improvinglivesnw.org.uk/
Buyer's address
https://www.improvinglivesnw.org.uk/
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
NHS
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
All Age Gender Dysphoria service.
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
All Age Gender Dysphoria service. Provide a comprehensive, high-quality client led service to all ages who identify as transgender and those questioning their sexuality or gender identity, promoting respect, dignity and equality for trans people.
It will include support for individuals who identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual. The service will be client led, delivered by experienced and trained staff, including LGBTQ+ staff with lived experience.
The service will provide support for both medical and social transitioning. Many clients accessing the service will not move forward with medical transitioning, however, this service offers an important step to provide individuals with space and time so they are equipped with all the knowledge and support to make an informed decision.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,220,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provide a comprehensive, high-quality client led service to all ages who identify as transgender and those questioning their sexuality or gender identity, promoting respect, dignity and equality for trans people.
It will include support for individuals who identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual. The service will be client led, delivered by experienced and trained staff, including LGBTQ+ staff with lived experience.
The service will provide support for both medical and social transitioning. Many clients accessing the service will not move forward with medical transitioning, however, this service offers an important step to provide individuals with space and time so they are equipped with all the knowledge and support to make an informed decision.
two.2.14) Additional information
Support should be available face to face, online, email or phone depending on the needs of the client. Reasonable adjustments will be made to meet the needs of the individual receiving support.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
22 February 2023
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board are looking for Expressions of Interest for The All Age Gender Dysphoria service.
Working with system partners this service aims to deliver the following outcomes:
• That the population of Norfolk & Waveney will be supported to have
good mental health and wellbeing
• That the negative effects of emotional and mental health difficulties will
be reduced
• That the experience of all transitions between services is good
• That services are delivered at the right time to meet the needs of
individuals
• That practitioners working with the treatment population feel
competent and confident to identify, recognise and refer people whose
mental health difficulties would be better met by services offering
support within the ‘Getting More Help’ and ‘Getting Risk Support’
needs based
• That family members and carers feel competent and confident to
effectively support loved ones
• That the service will work in partnership with other organisations to
ensure that system resource is used effectively to improve the health
and wellbeing of individuals
These outcomes are supported by a system wide outcome framework – a logic model is in continual development and is available on request.
The service is a Schedule 3 Service and is being procured under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. This notice is a Prior Information Notice under the permitted procedure for social and other specific services, as provided for in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 - Regulation 48. In accordance with Regulation 32(b)(ii) of the Regulations, interested parties should note that the contract for the services may be awarded without further publication and interested parties should express their interest in writing by following the instructions in this document and responding to all questions accordingly. Providers will be required to respond to a series of questions which are scored on a "Pass/Fail" basis. The scoring criteria is stipulated within the question. Only providers who score a "Pass" on all "Pass/Fail" questions will be deemed compliant and capable. Where a single Provider has expressed an interest and met the requirements, the Commissioner reserves the right to direct award to that provider with no further competition. Where there is more than one Provider who has expressed an interest and scored a "Pass" on all "Pass/Fail" questions, then the Commissioner may seek to undertake a formal competitive process. Potential for contract start date to be delayed to 1st October 2023, if a competitive process is
required. To register your interest and access the Documents, supporting information and express your interest the Contracting Authority will be using an eTendering system for this procurement exercise. Further information and the ITT documentation can be found via the ‘Live Opportunities’ list on the e-procurement system at the following link: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?searchtype=Projects. You can also register your interest via this page. You can search for the opportunity by entering the following contract reference: ID number C141946 - Expression of Interest for All Age Gender Dysphoria Service. Please answer all the questions and submit your response by 10:00am on the 13th March 2023.