Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
197 Eyre Street
Sheffield
S1 3FG
UK
Contact person: Procurement Team
E-mail: syicb.procurement@nhs.net
NUTS: UKE32
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.southyorkshire.icb.nhs.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.southyorkshire.icb.nhs.uk/
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
NHS South Yorkshire ICB British Sign Language (BSL) Talking Therapies
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85312320
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
NHS South Yorkshire ICB British Sign Language (BSL) Talking Therapies<br/><br/>This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.<br/>The intention is to award a contract following the Most Suitable Provider Process.<br/><br/>The Provider is to be commissioned to deliver Talking Therapies in British Sign Language (BSL) for Deaf adults across South Yorkshire<br/><br/>The value of the contract is £90,000 for a 2 year contract duration.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
90 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85312310
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE3
Main site or place of performance:
South Yorkshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Service aims and desired outcomes<br/>• Deliver Talking Therapies that meet NICE guidance, provided directly in British Sign Language (BSL) for Deaf service users in South Yorkshire.<br/>• Increase access to psychological therapies for Deaf BSL users, reducing barriers and improving equity across Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham, and Sheffield.<br/>• Support improved mental health outcomes, including recovery, reliable improvement, and patient satisfaction, for Deaf people in the local area.<br/>• Build and sustain a skilled workforce fluent in BSL or dedicated mental health BSL Interpreters to deliver high-quality, culturally appropriate care.<br/>• Promote early intervention and prevention through accessible psychoeducation and self-help resources in BSL.<br/>• Involve service users and carers in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of the service, ensuring care is person-centred and responsive to local needs.<br/>• Work in partnership with local health, social care, and voluntary sector organisations to support holistic wellbeing and effective care pathways.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
04/05/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach 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 do not apply to this award.<br/><br/>The award was authorised by theTurn Around Committee. No conflicts of interest were declared.<br/><br/>The intention is to award a contract using the Most Suitable Provider Process.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
02/04/2026