Bolton Cares Care Recording System

What the buyer is asking for

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.

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Timeline

4 published dates · Europe/London

1. Tender notice publishedyesterday

   2 Oct 2026, 12:33 BST
2. Clarification questions byin 23 days

   26 Oct 2026, 16:00 GMT
3. Submission deadlinein 30 days

   2 Nov 2026, 16:00 GMT
4. Award decision expected byin 89 days

   30 Dec 2026, 23:59 GMT

Commercial outcome and contract awards

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Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender

1. Tender notice2 Oct 2026, 12:33 BST093316-2026

Documents

• link to advert
• Tender notice on Find a Tender