Tender

National British Sign Language (BSL) IAPT

NHS ENGLAND

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Tender

22 Apr 2021 at 16:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS England is currently seeking tenders for the National British Sign Language (BSL) IAPT project, aimed at expanding access to psychological therapies for Deaf individuals in the UK. This initiative falls under the health services category, specifically focusing on counselling services, and is set to take place primarily in Leeds, England. The tender is in the open stage of the procurement process, with submissions accepted until 27th May 2021. The total value of the contract ranges from £3 million to £5 million, with services anticipated to commence on 1st August 2021 and run through until 31st July 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in mental health services, particularly those experienced in providing therapies in British Sign Language. Organisations that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, especially those with capabilities in outreach to underrepresented populations. Participation in this project can enhance service delivery for Deaf individuals, thereby fostering growth and innovation in the mental health service sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National British Sign Language (BSL) IAPT

Notice Description

The Five-Year Forward View for Mental Health (FYFVMH, Oct 2016) and the Long Term Plan (LTP, 2019) emphasise the ability of IAPT services to provide support for people with depression and anxiety disorders that can be managed effectively in a uni-professional context. IAPT services remain a key focus of the LTP in delivering the improved outcomes aspired to by linking mental health and physical health. The LTP sets out a commitment to expanding IAPT services with a view to increasing access to psychological therapies for an additional 390,000 people with common mental health problems which means that by 2023/24 1.9 million people nationally each year will access treatment via IAPT services. As IAPT services expand there has been a need identified to increase access for people who are Deaf and use BSL. Commissioning BSL services at a local level can be difficult due to the relatively small numbers of BSL users in each locality. Therefore, central funding has been identified to pilot a national BSL IAPT offer. Deaf people are currently believed to be vastly underrepresented in IAPT services. They face a number of barriers including misdiagnosis and availability of appropriate communication aids. There are two main options for Deaf people reliant on BSL for accessing therapy via IAPT: accessing their local service through the use of a trained BSL interpreter or by accessing therapy from a trained IAPT clinician who uses BSL themselves. Aim of the service The National BSL IAPT Service is required to meet three overarching criteria: 1. To provide IAPT compliant therapies in BSL 2. To provide national coverage and accessibility 3. To build the BSL-speaking IAPT workforce To access this opportunity and bid on the Tender please go to: http://health.atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a03ad16-b270-4d20-ae60-caac53f1fd1d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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