Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS South East London Integrated Care Board
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160 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2TZ
UK
E-mail: hub.queries@nhs.net
NUTS: UKI44
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.selondonics.org/
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
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
South East London (SEL) British Sign Language (BSL) NHS Talking Therapies Service
Reference number: PRJ2234
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85140000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
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.
NHS South East London Integrated Care Board (ICB) is requesting market feedback to inform the upcoming procurement for the provision of the service.
A funding envelope of £110,000 per annum is available, with the expected contract being two years plus an additional year at the option of the authority.
Interested organisations please respond to a Market Engagement Questionnaire via Atamis e-tendering the deadline (5pm on 28th November 2025). Bidders needs to register on Atamis/Health Family if they are not registered already. This can be done by clicking the link below:
https://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: C401072
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
330 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Current expected demand based on historic activity is ca 50 cases per annum for SEL
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
05/12/2025
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
14/11/2025