BSL Talking Therapy Service (Midlands Region)

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.