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NHS South Yorkshire ICB British Sign Language (BSL) Talking Therapies

NHS SOUTH YORKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Planning

02 Apr 2026 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board has announced a procurement process focused on providing British Sign Language (BSL) Talking Therapies across South Yorkshire, aimed at Deaf adults. This Provider Selection Regime (PSR) notice is subject to the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, with the intention to award a contract valued at £90,000 for a duration of two years. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 4th May 2026. The contract involves delivering counselling services in regions including Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham, and Sheffield. Set within the health industry category, this tender seeks a provider to meet NICE guidance and enhance mental health service access and outcomes for Deaf BSL users.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in healthcare services, particularly those experienced in BSL and mental health practices. Businesses equipped with skilled BSL interpreters or those offering culturally appropriate counselling services will be well-poised to compete. The process is geared towards commissioning entities that can deliver accessible psychoeducation, self-help resources, and promote holistic wellbeing through collaboration with local health, social care, and voluntary sector organisations. Through this engagement, businesses can contribute to improving equity and health outcomes, positioning themselves as key contributors to community-based care in South Yorkshire.

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Notice Title

NHS South Yorkshire ICB British Sign Language (BSL) Talking Therapies

Notice Description

NHS South Yorkshire ICB British Sign Language (BSL) Talking Therapies<br/><br/>This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.<br/>The intention is to award a contract following the Most Suitable Provider Process.<br/><br/>The Provider is to be commissioned to deliver Talking Therapies in British Sign Language (BSL) for Deaf adults across South Yorkshire<br/><br/>The value of the contract is PS90,000 for a 2 year contract duration.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Service aims and desired outcomes
* Deliver Talking Therapies that meet NICE guidance, provided directly in British Sign Language (BSL) for Deaf service users in South Yorkshire.
* Increase access to psychological therapies for Deaf BSL users, reducing barriers and improving equity across Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham, and Sheffield.
* Support improved mental health outcomes, including recovery, reliable improvement, and patient satisfaction, for Deaf people in the local area.
* Build and sustain a skilled workforce fluent in BSL or dedicated mental health BSL Interpreters to deliver high-quality, culturally appropriate care.
* Promote early intervention and prevention through accessible psychoeducation and self-help resources in BSL.
* Involve service users and carers in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of the service, ensuring care is person-centred and responsive to local needs.
* Work in partnership with local health, social care, and voluntary sector organisations to support holistic wellbeing and effective care pathways.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067c1c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031043-2026
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

85312310 - Guidance services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 May 20265 weeks to go
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SOUTH YORKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 3FG
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE3 South Yorkshire

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

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