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BSL NHS Talking Therapies

BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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24 Feb 2026 at 16:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the provision of British Sign Language NHS Talking Therapies under urgent circumstances guided by the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This award, falling outside the scope of traditional Public Contracts Regulations 2015, focuses on health services aimed specifically at deaf patients registered with Birmingham and Solihull GPs. Classified within 'Miscellaneous health services', the contract commenced on 20 February 2026, and is valued at £42,511. The procurement process was conducted using a limited method without prior publication, adhering to Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Approval was granted on 24 February 2026 by the BSMHFT MHPC Executive Steering Group, with Sign Health identified as the supplier.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in health and social care services, specifically those offering services to the deaf community using British Sign Language (BSL). The focus on urgent clinical need to address immediate risks to safety and quality of care opens doors for specialised providers with capabilities in delivering high-quality health services tailored to BSL speakers. Companies in the health services industry, particularly those with experience in collaborative healthcare and innovative therapy solutions, will find this a promising avenue for growth and partnership with the NHS in the West Midlands region.

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Notice Title

BSL NHS Talking Therapies

Notice Description

Provision of British Sign Language NHS Talking Therapies for deaf patients registered with Birmingham and Solihull GPs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of British Sign Language NHS Talking Therapies for deaf patients registered with Birmingham and Solihull GPs. This notice is confirmation of an award having been made due to an urgent circumstance - the lifetime value of the contract will not exceed PS42,511 - the date of this agreement will commence from 20 February 2026.

Options: Dependent on the finalisation of the framework, the contracting authority may extend this agreement

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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065b7e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016645-2026
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

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,511 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20263 weeks 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
BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLG3 West Midlands

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIGN HEALTH

Further Information

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