South East London (SEL) British Sign Language (BSL) NHS Talking Therapies Service
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The NHS South East London Integrated Care Board is currently conducting a tender process for the provision of a British Sign Language (BSL) NHS Talking Therapies Service, aiming to commission services tailored for Deaf adults in South East London who require support for anxiety and depression. This service will cater to populations across the boroughs of Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham, and Southwark. The procurement falls under the healthcare services category and is managed via an open procedure, subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
The tender is active with a deadline for submission set for 21st January 2026. The contract period extends over two years, with an option for a one-year extension, and holds a total potential value of up to £330,000 over the maximum duration. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the health services sector, particularly those experienced in providing mental health support and BSL services.
Organisations with expertise in delivering targeted therapies and managing uni-professional contexts are well-positioned to compete for this contract. The procurement process encourages interested parties to express interest and submit proposals through the Atamis e-tendering portal. Engaging in this process not only provides potential revenue from the substantial contract value but also allows successful bidders to contribute to improving accessibility and care quality for a vital community need.
The NHS Long Term Plan (LTP, 2019) emphasises the ability of NHS Talking Therapies services to provide effective support for people with depression and anxiety disorders that can be managed effectively in a uni-professional context. As Talking Therapies services expanded there has been a need identified to increase access for people who are Deaf and use BSL. A service was commissioned by NHS England up until February 2025.
Since then, ICBs are responsible for commissioning a service suitable to the needs of their local population. SEL ICB recognises the value of a BSL talking therapies provision to meet the needs of Deaf adults requiring support for anxiety and depression and now seeks to commission this service for the population of SEL with GPs in the boroughs of Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark. The commissioner is looking for a single provider, for period of two years from 1st July 2026, with the option of a one year extension.
Interested organisations must express an interest and submit a tender via Atamis e-tendering portal by the deadline stated in the Invitation to Tender documents. Bidders needs to register on Atamis/Health Family if they are not registered already. This can be done by clicking the link below: atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome Once registered, you can express an interest in this project on the site by going to the Atamis Contract Reference: C405360 PRJ2234 British Sign Language (BSL) NHS Talking Therapies Service for South East.
The value is up to PS330000 over the maximum 3 years of the contract.
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract 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 Procurement Act 2023 does not apply to this award. The Procurement is being managed by the NHS London Commercial Hub (NHS LCH) hosted by NEL ICB, on behalf of the Authority, in connection with a competitive Invitation to Tender (ITT) exercise that is being conducted via a competitive process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
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