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NHS Talking Therapies for British Sign Language Speakers

NHS NOTTINGHAM AND NOTTINGHAMSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Award

03 Sep 2025 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract titled "NHS Talking Therapies for British Sign Language Speakers" under urgent circumstances, as per the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract, classified under health services, specifically provides NHS Talking Therapies in British Sign Language. The procurement process was conducted using a limited method without prior publication due to an unforeseen emergency. The contract spans from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026 and was awarded to SignHealth with a total value of £32,912.18. The procurement process was categorised as an award and aligned with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, noting that the Procurement Act 2023 does not apply. The key focus of the award criteria was on addressing immediate risks to safety and quality of care.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, especially those capable of providing therapeutic services in British Sign Language. Organisations with expertise in conducting quality health interventions or offering specialised communication support for the deaf community would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. By securing such contracts, businesses can enhance their portfolios in the public health sector and contribute positively to addressing urgent healthcare needs, as demonstrated by the quick response requirement of this procurement. The location of delivery across several regions in Nottinghamshire further suggests a geographical scope conducive to local and regional service providers.

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Notice Title

NHS Talking Therapies for British Sign Language Speakers

Notice Description

To provide NHS Talking Therapies via British Sign Language (BSL)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Description of the services to be provided: To provide NHS Talking Therapies via British Sign Language (BSL) This notice is confirmation of an award having been made due to an urgent circumstance The lifetime value of the contract is PS32,912.18 The dates between which the contract provides for the service are 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026

Options: In line with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

Procurement Information

This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059365
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053631-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,912,018 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NOTTINGHAM AND NOTTINGHAMSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nnicb-nn.psrsupport@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 6DA
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF14 Nottingham, TLF15 North Nottinghamshire, TLF16 South Nottinghamshire

Local Authority
Gedling
Electoral Ward
Daybrook
Westminster Constituency
Gedling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIGNHEALTH

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