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title: "BSL Talking Therapy Service (Midlands Region)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065fe7"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS DERBY AND DERBYSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-03-02"
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# BSL Talking Therapy Service (Midlands Region)

Buyer: NHS DERBY AND DERBYSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065fe7

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## Summary

The NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board plans to initiate the procurement of a British Sign Language (BSL) Talking Therapy Service for adults who are Deaf and use BSL. This regional contract covers the healthcare industry, specifically targeting mental health services within the East and West Midlands of England. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the intent to apply the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023. The tender is set to begin on 1st April 2026, following NHS procurement regulations that require thorough auditing and approval via the Derby & Derbyshire governance processes. The contract will last for three years, with a possible two-year extension based on performance, and is valued at £163,678.91 per annum.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those experienced in delivering talking therapies and psychological interventions. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in BSL and meet the NHS Talking Therapy guidance standards are encouraged to compete, as the service seeks to enhance accessibility and outcomes for Deaf BSL users. This procurement's strategic focus on continuity, quality, and accessibility in communication needs implies a demand for suppliers equipped with very specialist skills. Therefore, suppliers with a qualified workforce in these jurisdictions are well-positioned to expand their service offerings within the United Kingdom's healthcare sector.

## Notice

NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board ("the Authority") intends to commission a British Sign Language (BSL) Talking Therapy Service for adults who are Deaf and use BSL, in accordance with NHS Talking Therapies guidance and NICE-recommended interventions. The supplier will be required to provide evidence that their workforce is qualified to the levels detailed in the NHS Talking Therapy guidance and the NICE -recommended interventions in order to be compliant for delivery of this service. This a regional contract with Derby & Derbyshire acting as Lead Commissioner with regional ICB partners as associates, therefore, we require a service provider to offer these services at regional scales. The contract length is 3 years with possible 2 year extension dependent on performance and activity. The contract cost below is per annum. The service will provide assessment and evidence-based psychological therapies delivered directly in BSL, improving accessibility and outcomes for Deaf BSL users. The service requirements are set out in a service specification which will be supplied if requested.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority intends to use the Most Suitable Provider process under the Provider Selection Regime to identify a provider to deliver the BSL Talking Therapy Service. The Authority considers that the proposed approach is appropriate having regard to the nature of the service, the very specialist skills required, and the need to ensure continuity, quality, and accessibility of provision for a population with very specific communication needs. The contract will be awarded in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, subject to internal governance and approvals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018554-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £163,678 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS DERBY AND DERBYSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Additional buyers | NHS BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL ICB; NHS BLACK COUNTRY ICB; NHS COVENTRY & WARWICKSHIRE ICB; NHS HEREFORDSHIRE & WORCESTERSHIRE ICB; NHS LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE & RUTLAND ICB; NHS LINCOLNSHIRE ICB; NHS NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ICB; NHS NOTTINGHAM & NOTTINGHAMSHIRE ICB; NHS STAFFORDSHIRE & STOKE ON TRENT ICB |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 2FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2026 at 15:07 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018554-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://birminghamsolihull.icb.nhs.uk/
- https://blackcountry.icb.nhs.uk/
- https://herefordshireandworcestershire.icb.nhs.uk/
- https://joinedupcarederbyshire.co.uk/derbyshire-integrated-care-board/
- https://leicesterleicestershireandrutland.icb.nhs.uk/
- https://lincolnshire.icb.nhs.uk/contact/
- https://notts.icb.nhs.uk/
- https://staffsstoke.icb.nhs.uk/
- https://www.happyhealthylives.uk/integrated-care-board/
- https://www.icnorthamptonshire.org.uk/icb

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