Scope
Reference
AGEMCSU/TRANS/25/2037. Atamis: C408629
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.
Total value (estimated)
- £126,434 excluding VAT
- £151,720.80 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- 2 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Submission
Enquiry deadline
12 January 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
21 January 2026, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
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.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Section | 80% |
Quality | 80.00% |
| Price Section | 20% |
Price | 20.00% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGZZ-7781-GJXG
Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands
Bedfordshire
SG17 5TQ
United Kingdom
Email: agem.transactional.procurement@nhs.net
Website: https://www.bedfordshirelutonandmiltonkeynes.icb.nhs.uk/
Region: UKH25 - Central Bedfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit
Summary of their role in this procurement: Procurement
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLVR-6647-BVMM
Cardinal Square, 10 Nottingham Road
Derby
DE1 3QT
United Kingdom
Email: agem.transactional.procurement@nhs.net
Website: https://www.ardengemcsu.nhs.uk/
Region: UKF11 - Derby
Contact organisation
Contact NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board for any enquiries.