Planning

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

NHS BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON AND MILTON KEYNES INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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24 Nov 2025 at 09:42

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board is initiating a procurement process for a digital solution to automate the management of the Mental Health Act Section 12 Assessment process. This opportunity is in the planning stage and is intended as a market engagement exercise, with key dates including a response deadline on 5th December 2025. The buying organisation is seeking input to ensure the service specification is fit for purpose. This tender is located in the United Kingdom, falling under the software package and information systems industry category, with an anticipated contract period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses that specialise in digital solutions and software development, particularly those with experience in healthcare-related applications. Suitable providers will be expected to offer an automated platform for S12 Assessments, manage availability calendars for doctors, and provide system training. Small and medium-sized enterprises are encouraged to participate in this planning stage by expressing interest and providing feedback on the draft specification. This engagement will support the ICB in aligning with procurement objectives, offering potential growth opportunities for companies willing to contribute innovative solutions to the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Planning Information

** 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-h6vhtk-05e6ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076295-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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
24 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Dec 20252 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON AND MILTON KEYNES INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Additional Buyers

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

Contact Name
Daniella Sarno, NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board
Contact Email
agem.transactional.procurement@nhs.net, blmkicb.contactus@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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