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Bolton Cares Care Recording System

Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council

Open Closes in 17 days

Key facts

Closing date
Monday 2 November 2026, 16:00 (UK time) Closes in 17 days
Buyer's estimated value
£600,000 (excl. VAT) The buyer's own estimate, not income to you.
Clarification questions deadline
26 October 2026, 16:00
Contract period
11 Jan 2027 to 10 Jan 2030
Procedure
Open procedure
Notice type
Tender notice (UK4)
Suitable for SMEs (per buyer)
Yes

Decision brief

Taken from the buyer's published notice (shown as written, shortened where long). Tenderpatch has not added to or interpreted it. Always read the official documents before bidding.

How bids will be scored
  • Quality 45%
  • Price 45%
  • Social Value 10%
Conditions of participation (what you must show)
None published in the notice. They may be in the tender documents.
Contract length and extensions
11 Jan 2027 to 10 Jan 2030. Extensions: If both parties agree subject to performance and approvals.
How to submit
www.the-chest.org.uk Electronic submission: allowed.
Tender documents

link to advert ↗ (procontract.due-north.com)

New to public tenders? Plain-English guide to this page
Framework
An agreement that sets terms for work the buyer may order later, often from several suppliers. The value shown usually covers the whole agreement, not one job.
Open for bids / closing date
You must submit by the closing date and time, normally through the buyer's own online portal. Late bids are normally refused.
Clarification questions
A deadline for asking the buyer questions about the tender. It is earlier than the closing date.
Conditions of participation
What the buyer asks suppliers to show before they can be considered, such as experience, insurance or accreditations.
Bids are scored on
How the buyer will compare bids, usually a split between price and quality. A 60/40 split in favour of quality means the cheapest bid will not necessarily win.
Lots
A tender can be split into parts. You can often bid for only the lots that suit you.
Area (ITL)
The buyer names an official statistical area for where the work is, not a street address. Check the tender documents for the actual sites.
UK4 and other notice codes
Official codes for the type of notice. A "tender notice" means bids are being invited.

General explanations written by Tenderpatch, not part of this notice.

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.