--- title: "2027 Section 12 (S12) Digital Solution Market Engagement for NHS BLMK ICB" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c7c05324-8142-4b8e-80da-1e9e01b77dc1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c7c05324-8142-4b8e-80da-1e9e01b77dc1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c7c05324-8142-4b8e-80da-1e9e01b77dc1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c7c05324-8142-4b8e-80da-1e9e01b77dc1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON & MILTON KEYNES INTEGRATED CARE BOARD" published: "2025-11-21" --- # 2027 Section 12 (S12) Digital Solution Market Engagement for NHS BLMK ICB Buyer: NHS BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON & MILTON KEYNES INTEGRATED CARE BOARD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c7c05324-8142-4b8e-80da-1e9e01b77dc1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c7c05324-8142-4b8e-80da-1e9e01b77dc1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c7c05324-8142-4b8e-80da-1e9e01b77dc1.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice ** 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0e98910-f207-4557-bdcb-e1ba6a8cda4d | | 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 5 Dec 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £126,434 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON & MILTON KEYNES INTEGRATED CARE BOARD | | Locality | DERBY | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE1 3QT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby | | Local authority | Derby | | Electoral ward | Darley | | Westminster constituency | Derby North | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 21 Nov 2025 at 11:57 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0e98910-f207-4557-bdcb-e1ba6a8cda4d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0e98910-f207-4557-bdcb-e1ba6a8cda4d 21st November 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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