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title: "NHS Talking Therapies for British Sign Language Speakers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059365"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS NOTTINGHAM AND NOTTINGHAMSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2025-09-03"
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# NHS Talking Therapies for British Sign Language Speakers

Buyer: NHS NOTTINGHAM AND NOTTINGHAMSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059365

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## Summary

The NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract titled "NHS Talking Therapies for British Sign Language Speakers" under urgent circumstances, as per the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract, classified under health services, specifically provides NHS Talking Therapies in British Sign Language. The procurement process was conducted using a limited method without prior publication due to an unforeseen emergency. The contract spans from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026 and was awarded to SignHealth with a total value of £32,912.18. The procurement process was categorised as an award and aligned with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, noting that the Procurement Act 2023 does not apply. The key focus of the award criteria was on addressing immediate risks to safety and quality of care.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, especially those capable of providing therapeutic services in British Sign Language. Organisations with expertise in conducting quality health interventions or offering specialised communication support for the deaf community would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. By securing such contracts, businesses can enhance their portfolios in the public health sector and contribute positively to addressing urgent healthcare needs, as demonstrated by the quick response requirement of this procurement. The location of delivery across several regions in Nottinghamshire further suggests a geographical scope conducive to local and regional service providers.

## Notice

To provide NHS Talking Therapies via British Sign Language (BSL)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Description of the services to be provided: To provide NHS Talking Therapies via British Sign Language (BSL) This notice is confirmation of an award having been made due to an urgent circumstance The lifetime value of the contract is PS32,912.18 The dates between which the contract provides for the service are 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026

Options: In line with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

### 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 Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053631-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £32,912,018 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS NOTTINGHAM AND NOTTINGHAMSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG5 6DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Gedling |
| Electoral ward | Daybrook |
| Westminster constituency | Gedling |
| Delivery location | TLF14 Nottingham, TLF15 North Nottinghamshire, TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIGNHEALTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2025 at 14:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053631-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://notts.icb.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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