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Open tender · Notice 093316-2026

Bolton Cares Care Recording System

Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council

Value
£600k
Closes
2 Nov 2026 (18 days)
Where
North West
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Yes, says the buyer
Contract
11 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2030

In plain English

Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council, on behalf of Bolton Cares, wants a single supplier to provide a cloud-based Care Recording System to replace its existing bespoke system, covering day care, assisted living and full-time residential care across multiple sites. The contract runs from 11 January 2027 for three years, with options to extend by up to two further 12-month periods.

Good fit for: Specialist care-sector software providers with a cloud-based, NHS-assured digital social care records (DSCR) solution.

The catch (with the notice's own words):
  • Must meet NHS-assured digital social care record standards The system should meet all minimum care recording standards as per the DSCR solutions that have been assured by NHS England
  • Must be cloud-based and multi-site/device capable The system should be cloud based and able to cater for a number of sites and devices (and device types)

Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.

What the buyer says

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.

Procedure: Open procedure (Open: anyone can bid, in one stage). Published 2 Oct 2026.

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