Tender

2037 Section 12 (S12) Digital Solution for NHS BLMK ICB

NHS BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON AND MILTON KEYNES INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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TenderUpdate

23 Dec 2025 at 10:04

Tender

23 Dec 2025 at 09:44

Planning

24 Nov 2025 at 09:42

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board has initiated a tender process for delivering a "Section 12 (S12) Digital Solution." This procurement, with an emphasis on the software package and information systems industry, seeks to automate the Mental Health Act S12 Assessment process within the UK. The process is at the "Tender" stage, and it invites submissions by 17:00 hours on 21st January 2026. The procurement method is an open, below-threshold competition, reflecting the ICB's obligations under the Procurement Act 2023. NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is the procuring entity, handling procedural aspects. The contract period is planned to run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with the procurement valued at £126,434 excluding VAT.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for software development businesses, particularly those with experience in healthcare systems and automation solutions, to expand their portfolio within the NHS. Given the focus on automating sensitive healthcare processes, companies with a strong track record in flexible, secure and user-friendly software systems are well-positioned to compete. The project encourages participation particularly from SMEs, facilitating broader market access and fostering growth across the digital healthcare sector. Interested parties are advised to prepare for detailed technical assessments, considering that 80% of the evaluation criteria focus on technical capabilities, with the remaining 20% on pricing strategy.

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Notice Title

2037 Section 12 (S12) Digital Solution for NHS BLMK ICB

Notice Description

NHS Bedfordshire, Luton & Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board are inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver 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 deadline for responses is by 17:00 hours on Wednesday 21st January 2026. The opportunity will be carried out in accordance with the ICB's procurement obligations under the Procurement Act 2023. To access the eProcurement portal to access relevant documentation relating this opportunity, please follow the instructions below: 1. Go to https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome (and click the link to register (If your organisation has not registered previously) 2. Once registered, login into the system and look for 'Quote/tender C408629 - 2027 Section 12 (S12) Digital Solution for NHS BLMK ICB.

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e6ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085677-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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
£126,434 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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

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