NHS South Yorkshire ICB British Sign Language (BSL) Talking Therapies

Tender 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. Lot 1: 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.