Closed tender

DHSC: SCI: Adult gender services waiting list – wellbeing pilot (southwest) 2026

Details

Published
17 November 2025
Submission
15 December 2025

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

  1. Completed: Tender published17 November 2025
    Current notice
  2. 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. Much of this procurement flows through framework agreements and the Crown Commercial Service.

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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