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BSL Talking Therapy Service (Midlands Region)

NHS Derby & Derbyshire Integrated Care Board

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02 Mar 2026 at 15:07

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board plans to initiate the procurement of a British Sign Language (BSL) Talking Therapy Service for adults who are Deaf and use BSL. This regional contract covers the healthcare industry, specifically targeting mental health services within the East and West Midlands of England. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the intent to apply the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023. The tender is set to begin on 1st April 2026, following NHS procurement regulations that require thorough auditing and approval via the Derby & Derbyshire governance processes. The contract will last for three years, with a possible two-year extension based on performance, and is valued at £163,678.91 per annum.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those experienced in delivering talking therapies and psychological interventions. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in BSL and meet the NHS Talking Therapy guidance standards are encouraged to compete, as the service seeks to enhance accessibility and outcomes for Deaf BSL users. This procurement's strategic focus on continuity, quality, and accessibility in communication needs implies a demand for suppliers equipped with very specialist skills. Therefore, suppliers with a qualified workforce in these jurisdictions are well-positioned to expand their service offerings within the United Kingdom's healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BSL Talking Therapy Service (Midlands Region)

Notice Description

NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board ("the Authority") intends to commission a British Sign Language (BSL) Talking Therapy Service for adults who are Deaf and use BSL, in accordance with NHS Talking Therapies guidance and NICE-recommended interventions. The supplier will be required to provide evidence that their workforce is qualified to the levels detailed in the NHS Talking Therapy guidance and the NICE -recommended interventions in order to be compliant for delivery of this service. This a regional contract with Derby & Derbyshire acting as Lead Commissioner with regional ICB partners as associates, therefore, we require a service provider to offer these services at regional scales. The contract length is 3 years with possible 2 year extension dependent on performance and activity. The contract cost below is per annum. The service will provide assessment and evidence-based psychological therapies delivered directly in BSL, improving accessibility and outcomes for Deaf BSL users. The service requirements are set out in a service specification which will be supplied if requested.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority intends to use the Most Suitable Provider process under the Provider Selection Regime to identify a provider to deliver the BSL Talking Therapy Service. The Authority considers that the proposed approach is appropriate having regard to the nature of the service, the very specialist skills required, and the need to ensure continuity, quality, and accessibility of provision for a population with very specific communication needs. The contract will be awarded in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, subject to internal governance and approvals.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065fe7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018554-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£163,678 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Derby & Derbyshire Integrated Care Board
Additional Buyers

NHS Birmingham and Solihull ICB

NHS Black Country ICB

NHS Coventry and Warwickshire ICB

NHS Herefordshire & Worcestershire ICB

NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland ICB

NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board

NHS Northamptonshire ICB

NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB

NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board

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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Postcode Area
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

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