---
title: "BSL NHS Talking Therapies"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065b7e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-02-24"
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# BSL NHS Talking Therapies

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065b7e

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## Summary

The Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the provision of British Sign Language NHS Talking Therapies under urgent circumstances guided by the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This award, falling outside the scope of traditional Public Contracts Regulations 2015, focuses on health services aimed specifically at deaf patients registered with Birmingham and Solihull GPs. Classified within 'Miscellaneous health services', the contract commenced on 20 February 2026, and is valued at £42,511. The procurement process was conducted using a limited method without prior publication, adhering to Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Approval was granted on 24 February 2026 by the BSMHFT MHPC Executive Steering Group, with Sign Health identified as the supplier.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in health and social care services, specifically those offering services to the deaf community using British Sign Language (BSL). The focus on urgent clinical need to address immediate risks to safety and quality of care opens doors for specialised providers with capabilities in delivering high-quality health services tailored to BSL speakers. Companies in the health services industry, particularly those with experience in collaborative healthcare and innovative therapy solutions, will find this a promising avenue for growth and partnership with the NHS in the West Midlands region.

## Notice

Provision of British Sign Language NHS Talking Therapies for deaf patients registered with Birmingham and Solihull GPs.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of British Sign Language NHS Talking Therapies for deaf patients registered with Birmingham and Solihull GPs. This notice is confirmation of an award having been made due to an urgent circumstance - the lifetime value of the contract will not exceed PS42,511 - the date of this agreement will commence from 20 February 2026.

Options: Dependent on the finalisation of the framework, the contracting authority may extend this agreement

### 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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 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/016645-2026 |
| 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 | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £42,511 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLG3 West Midlands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIGN HEALTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2026 at 16:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016645-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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