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title: "2037 Section 12 (S12) Digital Solution for NHS BLMK ICB"
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# 2037 Section 12 (S12) Digital Solution for NHS BLMK ICB

Buyer: NHS BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON AND MILTON KEYNES INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-32562c0f-6135-4328-9aa9-88afec60225a

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## Summary

NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (ICB) is seeking providers to deliver a Section 12 (S12) Digital Solution, aimed at automating the management of the Mental Health Act S12 Assessment process. This opportunity, classified under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" (CPV code: 48000000), is located in the East of England, UK, specifically in Milton Keynes with postal code MK3 6RT. The procurement is currently at the tender stage with an open procedure (below threshold). Interested parties must submit their responses by 17:00 on Wednesday, 21st January 2026. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2028.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in software solutions, to expand their footprint in the healthcare digital solutions market. The project requires the development of a platform that supports functionalities such as scheduling, assessment management, and automatic payments, alongside training and support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this procurement process. Companies with expertise in digital health solutions, particularly those capable of developing automated management systems and providing comprehensive user support, would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

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. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc2c6e8a-0da2-4246-897e-2d56303c638c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON AND MILTON KEYNES INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK3 6RT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Bletchley Park |
| Westminster constituency | Buckingham and Bletchley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2025 at 14:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc2c6e8a-0da2-4246-897e-2d56303c638c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc2c6e8a-0da2-4246-897e-2d56303c638c
  23rd December 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

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