Bolton Cares Care Recording System
Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council, on behalf of Bolton Cares, is procuring a cloud-based Care Recording System to replace Bolton Cares’ bespoke system, which is nearing the end of its working life. Bolton Cares operates care services across day care, assisted living and full-time residential care, and requires a system that can support multiple sites, devices and device types while covering care delivery at all levels. The solution must meet the minimum care-recording standards applicable to Digital Social Care Records and be an NHS England-assured DSCR solution, which is the critical qualification requirement. The contract is expected to start on 11 January 2027 for an initial three-year term, with options for two further 12-month extensions subject to performance and approvals. The delivery locations and estimated contract value have not been specified.
Buyer: Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 2 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £600k
- Bids close: 2 Nov 2026
- Location: Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester North West
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Contract period: 11 Jan 2027 to 10 Jan 2030
- Category: Software package and information systems (48000000)
From the official notice
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.
View the official notice
Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 2 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £600k.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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