DHSC: SCI: Adult gender services waiting list – wellbeing pilot (southwest) 2025

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    "title": "DHSC: SCI: Adult gender services waiting list – wellbeing pilot (southwest) 2025",
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    "description": "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. \nThe service’s primary focus is to provide a holistic approach that integrates wellbeing support, with the aim of achieving the following outcomes: \na) Improved self-reported wellbeing and resilience  \nb) Increased readiness for first appointment with gender dysphoria clinic \nc) Increased ability to self-manage symptoms while awaiting clinical care.  \nd) Reduced isolation and increased social connectedness.  \ne) Reduced unplanned use of crisis or emergency services.  \nThe value of the contract is £125,000 excluding VAT. £150,000 inclusive of VAT\nTerm 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 \nThis 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.",
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        "description": "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 \nWe are sharing the draft specifications, proposed procurement approach, draft contract and timetable with the market to invite feedback from potential bidders.  \nThe objective of the preliminary market engagement is: \na) Understanding market capability \nb) Improving Procurement Strategy and Specification Development \nc) Identify any barriers \nd) Encouraging Supplier Participation and Competition \nThe 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."
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