BSL Talking Therapy Service (Midlands Region)
About This Opportunity
healthcare services contract awarded in United Kingdom: BSL Talking Therapy Service (Midlands Region). By NHS DERBY AND Derbyshire Integrated CARE BOARD.
This is a services contract in the health and medical services sector, with a focus on Hospitals and Primary Healthcare. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the health and medical services sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board ("the Authority") intends to award a contract for the
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. DDICB intend to award this contract under the Most Suitable Provider process and the contract will be initially for 3 years with up to 2 years of extensions available dependent on performance. This a new service with a new provider - the contract will run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029 which is the initial period of the contract - extensions will be granted under due process according to contract monitoring conditions of KPIs to be met. The contract cost below is per annum.
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 service will provide assessment and evidence based psychological therapies
delivered directly in BSL, improving accessibility and outcomes for Deaf BSL users.
The Authority has utilised 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. The contract has been awarded to the provider according to the evidence provided to meet all key criteria of PSR Process Most Suitable Provider.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on March 20, 2026. Last refreshed 3 days ago. Reference: 025983-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About NHS DERBY AND DERBYSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
NHS DERBY AND DERBYSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD has issued 12 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 8 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Health & Medical and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: May 20, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by NHS DERBY AND DERBYSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Health & Medical sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
SignHealth was awarded the contract for £491,037. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 025983-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to SignHealth. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
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