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05 Aug 2026 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South East London Integrated Care Board has completed a procurement process for the "South East London (SEL) British Sign Language (BSL) NHS Talking Therapies Service" under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The awarded contract was signed on 30th April 2026 and will serve the population within the boroughs of Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham, and Southwark, focusing on providing health services. Classified under the health services category, this contract, valued at up to £330,000 over three years, aims to offer talking therapies to support people with depression and anxiety disorders, with particular provision for Deaf individuals who use BSL.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in health services, particularly those experienced in delivering therapeutic support to Deaf communities. It is well-suited for businesses that can effectively manage mental health services in a uni-professional context. The competitive open procedure allows participation from a range of international suppliers with expertise in the provision of health services, fostering increased access and tailored support for the local population requiring specialised interventions.

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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 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. The contract was signed on 30th April 2026.

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dcc9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074346-2026
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

85100000 - 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
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20265 months 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 LONDON

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