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National British Sign Language (BSL) IAPT

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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27 Apr 2023 at 11:05

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11 Jan 2022 at 14:05

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Award

01 Dec 2021 at 15:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The National British Sign Language (BSL) IAPT tender process, initiated by NHS ENGLAND, has reached the award stage with a contract value of £5,000,000. The procurement method used was an open procedure (above threshold). The tender had a deadline of 27th May 2021. The contract period runs from 1st November 2021 to 1st November 2024. The procurement falls under the services category related to guidance and counselling services, with a focus on mental health. The contracting process aimed to expand IAPT services to increase access to psychological therapies, particularly for Deaf individuals using BSL.

Businesses involved in guidance, counselling services, and health services, especially those with expertise in BSL and mental health support are well-suited to compete for opportunities presented by the National BSL IAPT tender. This procurement offers potential for business growth as it aims to develop a national BSL IAPT service to reach underserved populations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate in the procurement process to contribute to building a more inclusive and accessible mental health service provision in the UK.

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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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34fb86d8-df88-4cf1-906a-a9d0df22c627
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2021 - 1 Nov 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Russell Greenwood
Contact Email
russell.greenwood@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIGNHEALTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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