Bolton Cares Care Recording System

Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council

Key Details

Estimated Value

£600,000

Deadline

2 November 2026(29 days)

Contract Period

Not specified

Procurement Method

open

CPV Code

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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Tender deadline: 2 Nov 2026, 16:00
Clarification questions by: 26 Oct 2026, 16:00
Estimated value: £600k
Contract period: 11 Jan 2027 to 10 Jan 2030 (3 years)
Renewal / extension: If both parties agree subject to performance and approvals.
Procedure: Open procedure
Legal basis: Procurement Act 2023
Delivery location (NUTS/ITL): UKD3 (North West)
CPV code: 48000000 Software package and information systems
Suitability (buyer's flag): SME-suitable, VCSE-suitable
Submission method: Electronic submission allowed

Award criteria

Quality45%
Price45%
Social Value (quality)10%

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Description

The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority") on behalf of Bolton Cares, is looking to procure a contract for a Bolton Cares Care Recording System. Bolton Cares requires a new Care Recording System to replace its existing bespoke system that is near end of life. The system should meet all minimum care recording standards as per the DSCR solutions that have been assured by NHS England (Assured solutions for digital social care records | Digitising Social Care). The system should be cloud based and able to cater for a number of sites and devices (and device types), delivering a variety of care at all levels from day care and assisted living to full time residential care. This Procurement is being conducted in accordance with the Act using the Competitive Flexible Procedure. The Authority will appoint a single (1) contractor on to the Contract. It is intended for the Contract to commence on 11 January 2027 for a period of three (3) years. There is the option to extend for a further two (2) twelve (12) month periods.

Suitability

SME SuitableVCSE Suitable

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Bed Based Digital Care Records System · published 17 Jul 2026

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Publication Info

Published2 October 2026

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