DHSC: SCI: Adult gender services waiting list – wellbeing pilot (southwest) 2026
Details
- Published
- 17 November 2025
- Submission
- 15 December 2025
- Source
- uk:atamis:dhsc
Tender 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. The service’s primary focus is to provide a holistic approach that integrates wellbeing support, with the aim of achieving the following outcomes: 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. Reduced unplanned use of crisis or emergency services.
Timeline
- Completed: Tender published17 November 2025Current notice
- Completed: Submission date15 December 2025
About the buyer
The Department of Health and Social Care sets health and social care policy for England, and buys as a central healthcare organisation through contracts tiered by value. Suppliers register on Atamis, the department's e-tendering portal, to see live opportunities. Larger contracts also appear on Find a Tender once government thresholds are passed. Much of this procurement flows through framework agreements and the Crown Commercial Service. Every contract carries a 30-day payment term under the Procurement Act 2023.
UK health spending has nearly quadrupled to £241.8bn in 2024/25, £20bn up on the year before. £140.6bn of that went to procurement, the biggest sector of UK public spending and the fastest-growing.
Over the past 5 years, most of the Department of Health and Social Care's contract awards have been in business services, IT services and health and social work.
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| Procurement Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@department-of-health-and-social-care.gov | |
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| Senior Buyer | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@department-of-health-and-social-care.gov | |
| Contracts Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@department-of-health-and-social-care.gov |
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