Tender

South East London (SEL) British Sign Language (BSL) NHS Talking Therapies Service

NHS SOUTH EAST LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

10 Dec 2025 at 14:02

Planning

14 Nov 2025 at 08:58

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South East London Integrated Care Board is currently conducting a tender process for the provision of a British Sign Language (BSL) NHS Talking Therapies Service, aiming to commission services tailored for Deaf adults in South East London who require support for anxiety and depression. This service will cater to populations across the boroughs of Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham, and Southwark. The procurement falls under the healthcare services category and is managed via an open procedure, subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The tender is active with a deadline for submission set for 21st January 2026. The contract period extends over two years, with an option for a one-year extension, and holds a total potential value of up to £330,000 over the maximum duration.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the health services sector, particularly those experienced in providing mental health support and BSL services. Organisations with expertise in delivering targeted therapies and managing uni-professional contexts are well-positioned to compete for this contract. The procurement process encourages interested parties to express interest and submit proposals through the Atamis e-tendering portal. Engaging in this process not only provides potential revenue from the substantial contract value but also allows successful bidders to contribute to improving accessibility and care quality for a vital community need.

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Notice Title

South East London (SEL) British Sign Language (BSL) NHS Talking Therapies Service

Notice Description

The NHS Long Term Plan (LTP, 2019) emphasises the ability of NHS Talking Therapies services to provide effective support for people with depression and anxiety disorders that can be managed effectively in a uni-professional context. As Talking Therapies services expanded there has been a need identified to increase access for people who are Deaf and use BSL. A service was commissioned by NHS England up until February 2025. Since then, ICBs are responsible for commissioning a service suitable to the needs of their local population. SEL ICB recognises the value of a BSL talking therapies provision to meet the needs of Deaf adults requiring support for anxiety and depression and now seeks to commission this service for the population of SEL with GPs in the boroughs of Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark. The commissioner is looking for a single provider, for period of two years from 1st July 2026, with the option of a one year extension. Interested organisations must express an interest and submit a tender via Atamis e-tendering portal by the deadline stated in the Invitation to Tender documents. Bidders needs to register on Atamis/Health Family if they are not registered already. This can be done by clicking the link below: https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome Once registered, you can express an interest in this project on the site by going to the Atamis Contract Reference: C405360 PRJ2234 British Sign Language (BSL) NHS Talking Therapies Service for South East. The value is up to PS330000 over the maximum 3 years of the contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 does not apply to this award. The Procurement is being managed by the NHS London Commercial Hub (NHS LCH) hosted by NEL ICB, on behalf of the Authority, in connection with a competitive Invitation to Tender (ITT) exercise that is being conducted via a competitive process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

Options: The contract is subject to a one year extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e0fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081523-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
5 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SOUTH EAST LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hub.queries@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2TZ
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

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