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

NHS SOUTH EAST LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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11 Mar 2026 at 10:24

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South East London Integrated Care Board is proceeding with the award of a contract for the South East London British Sign Language NHS Talking Therapies Service. This initiative falls under the miscellaneous health services category, with a primary focus on providing support for Deaf individuals suffering from depression and anxiety disorders. The procurement process is managed through the Provider Selection Regime under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, which does not involve the Procurement Act 2023. The contract is valued at up to £330,000 over a three-year period, starting on 1st July 2026, with an optional one-year extension. Key stakeholders were asked to submit representations by 23rd March 2026, marking the commencement of a standstill period in the procurement cycle.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specializing in healthcare or communications services, particularly those experienced in delivering mental health services tailored for the Deaf community. As NHS South East London Integrated Care Board seeks a provider to operate in various boroughs including Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham, and Southwark, businesses with existing infrastructure and expertise in British Sign Language communications could particularly benefit. The open procedure encourages competition, providing a fair chance for both large enterprises and SMEs to secure a contract with substantial impact. Suppliers, such as SignHealth, involved in facilitating health communications through British Sign Language, are ideally positioned to offer their services and potentially expand their market reach through this contract.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

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-0666ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021655-2026
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
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
£330,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20262 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
NHS SOUTH EAST LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIGNHEALTH

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