Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS DERBY AND DERBYSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
The Council House, First Floor, Corporation Street
Derby
DE12FS
UK
Contact person: Ruth Thomason
E-mail: ruth.thomason@nhs.net
NUTS: UKF11
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://joinedupcarederbyshire.co.uk/derbyshire-integrated-care-board/
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Nottingham & Nottinghamshire ICB
Nottingham
UK
Contact person: Clare Fox
E-mail: clare.fox@nhs.net
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://notts.icb.nhs.uk/
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Birmingham & Solihull ICB
Birmingham
UK
Contact person: Katie Holmes
E-mail: katie.holmes24@nhs.net
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://birminghamsolihull.icb.nhs.uk/
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Black Country ICB
Wolverhampton
UK
Contact person: Louise Jones
E-mail: louise.jones24@nhs.net
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://blackcountry.icb.nhs.uk/
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Coventry & Warwickshire ICB
Coventry
UK
Contact person: Matt Gilks
E-mail: matt.gilks@nhs.net
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.happyhealthylives.uk/integrated-care-board/
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Herefordshire & Worcestershire ICB
Worcester
UK
Contact person: Carol Rowley
E-mail: carol.rowley5@nhs.net
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://herefordshireandworcestershire.icb.nhs.uk/
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland ICB
Leicester
UK
Contact person: Alyson Taylor
E-mail: alyson.taylor13@nhs.net
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://leicesterleicestershireandrutland.icb.nhs.uk/
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Lincolnshire ICB
Lincoln
UK
Contact person: Ross Noble
E-mail: rossnoble@nhs.net
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://lincolnshire.icb.nhs.uk/contact/
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Northamptonshire ICB
Northampton
UK
Contact person: Dawn Panter
E-mail: dawn.panter1@nhs.net
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.icnorthamptonshire.org.uk/icb
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Staffordshire & Stoke On Trent ICB
Stoke On Trent
UK
Contact person: Kelly Mandley
E-mail: Kelly.Mandley@StaffsStoke.ICB.nhs.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://staffsstoke.icb.nhs.uk/
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
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
BSL Talking Therapy Service (Midlands Region)
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
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.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
163 678.91
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85121270
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKF
UKG
Main site or place of performance:
This is a regional contract for the East & West Midlands of England
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/04/2026
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 Procurement Act Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award.
The intention is to award the contract under the Most Suitable Provider process and implement the decision making process as detailed by NHS PSR procurement guidance. The decision makers will be the Derby & Derbyshire ICB Adult Mental Health Team with input from the associate ICBs Adult Mental Health Commissioning Forum for Talking Therapy services. Decisions will be audited and approved via the Derby & Derbyshire governance processes to ensure compliance.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
02/03/2026