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title: "The Provision of British Sign Language (BSL) NHS Talking Therapies"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d1d6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-23"
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# The Provision of British Sign Language (BSL) NHS Talking Therapies

Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d1d6

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## Summary

Hertfordshire County Council is preparing to award a contract under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) for the provision of NHS Talking Therapies services in British Sign Language (BSL) for Deaf service users. Classified under the health services industry category, the contract features therapy interventions such as CBT, EMDR, and Counselling for Depression directly in BSL. The contract is set to start on 6th August 2026, with the possibility of extending up to 5th August 2028, contingent on funding and performance. Located in Hertford, UKH23, this procurement follows a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition and is currently in the award stage. Stakeholders are given until 5th August 2026 to register any representations during the standstill period. The overall contract's lifetime value is estimated at £68,026.56.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for organisations specialising in health services, particularly those capable of delivering innovative therapeutic solutions to Deaf populations. Providers who can offer comprehensive, quality-driven services tailored to these unique end-users are well-positioned to compete. As the contract is ultimately awarded to SignHealth, businesses aiming to collaborate through sub-contracting or to provide supplementary services may find growth potential in this space. Whether focusing on therapy interventions or ancillary functions such as reporting and governance, businesses that can seamlessly integrate with existing NHS frameworks and standards in the region are poised to benefit from involvement in this and similar tenders.

## Notice

The provision of specialist NHS Talking Therapies services delivered directly in British Sign Language (BSL) for Deaf service users, including assessment, Step 2 and Step 3 interventions, Counselling for Depression (CfD), CBT, EMDR, IPT, Couples Therapy and associated reporting and governance requirements.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of specialist NHS Talking Therapies services delivered directly in British Sign Language (BSL) for Deaf service users, including assessment, Step 2 and Step 3 interventions, Counselling for Depression (CfD), CBT, EMDR, IPT, Couples Therapy and associated reporting and governance requirements. This is an intention to award a contract under the most suitable provider process. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS68,026.56. This is a new service. The contract start date is 6th August 2026 for a year with an option to extend for a further year until 5th August 2028. The approximate life time value of this contract is stated in II.1.7 above and includes the value of any possible extensions.

Options: There is the option to extend the contract for one (1) year subject to available funding and satisfactory performance at the discretion of the Council.

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award 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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations must be made to decision makers by 5th August 2026. The contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice services as an intention to award under the PSR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069679-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 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 | £68,026 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HERTFORD |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG13 8DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | East Hertfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Hertford Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford |
| Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC |

## 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

- 23 Jul 2026 at 11:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069679-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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