Planning

2027 Section 12 (S12) Digital Solution Market Engagement for NHS BLMK ICB

NHS BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON & MILTON KEYNES INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Planning

21 Nov 2025 at 11:57

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Bedfordshire, Luton & Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board is in the planning stage of procuring a digital solution for automating the Mental Health Act Section 12 (S12) Assessment process. This procurement is classified within the industry category of "Software package and information systems" and is relevant to businesses located in the UK, particularly connected to the healthcare sector. The buying organisation is based in Derby, England. The key engagement deadline is set for 5th December 2025, indicating the organisation's focus on gathering feedback to refine the service specification before advancing to the next procurement phase. The initial estimated contract value is £126,434.

This procurement process offers a significant business growth opportunity for software providers with expertise in developing healthcare solutions, particularly those capable of implementing complex digital systems reliably. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on healthcare technology and innovation stand to benefit from engaging in this market engagement exercise. The call for interest allows potential suppliers to influence the final tender specifications, thereby optimising the chances for a competitive advantage in a future tendering stage. Additionally, successful bidders will be required to provide comprehensive training and support, highlighting the need for businesses that excel in customer support and operational sustainability within the healthcare domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2027 Section 12 (S12) Digital Solution Market Engagement for NHS BLMK ICB

Notice Description

** THIS NOTICE IS FOR MARKET ENGAGEMENT PURPOSES ONLY ** NHS Bedfordshire, Luton & Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board are inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to express their interest in delivering a S12 Digital Solution. A digital solution is required which automates the management of the Mental Health Act S12 Assessment process. The digital platform will need to include the following functions to allow the automation of the S12 Assessment process. * Only accredited S12 Doctors should be able to access the system meaning that pre-authorisation checks that the Doctor has been accredited has already taken place. These will need to be regularly checked and updated by the provider. * S12 Doctors should be able to add their availability calendar to the system which means professionals can see which Doctors are available to be called upon at any time. * The AMHP - (Allied Mental Health Professional - accredited social worker under the powers of the MHA) should be able to open and manage their S12 caseload on the system. * Doctors must be able to add their information on the system when they have completed their assessment, leading to automatic payment in the next monthly scheduled payment run. * The software provider will need to provide training for Doctors, AMHPs and admin staff to use the system effectively and provide online support to all users. * The ICB will need to receive detailed activity reports regarding numbers, times and dates of assessments along with providers which can aid resource allocation. The purpose of this advert is to invite the market to engage and provide feedback on the draft specification. This will provide the ICB with valuable information to ensure that the service and specification is fit for purpose. The deadline for market engagement responses is by 17:00 hours on Friday 5th December 2025. Please note this is a market testing exercise and does not commit the ICB to carry out any further procurement process. Any future opportunity will be carried out in accordance with the ICB's procurement obligations under the Procurement Act 2023. To register your interest, please follow the link below, and search for the project reference/name as detailed: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Project reference: C400548

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c7c05324-8142-4b8e-80da-1e9e01b77dc1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0e98910-f207-4557-bdcb-e1ba6a8cda4d
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£126,434 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Dec 2025Today
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON & MILTON KEYNES INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Daniella Sarno AGEM
Contact Email
agem.transactional.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 3QT
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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