Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bec-1410-7203-9f04-15b3e149ab9b/bolton-cares-care-recording-system Open for bids GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Bolton Cares Care Recording System [Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/bolton-metropolitan-borough-council) Open field Estimated value £600,000 Published 2 Oct 2026 Deadline 14 days left 2 Nov 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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. ## CPV classification Software package and information systems Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-077fa6-2026-10-02T12:33:29+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-077fa6-2026-10-02T12:33:29+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/bolton-metropolitan-borough-council) [Sector More Software packages & information systems tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/software-information-systems) ## More tenders like this [Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service · Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council · 14 days left · 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bea-db9b-72a4-b12e-ee3fdb5c9bee/special-educational-needs-and-disability-information-advice-and-support-service) [Bolton Urban Cricket Centre · Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council · 14 days left · 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bec-1845-70e5-89d7-890bf8d91634/bolton-urban-cricket-centre) [ASC23034 Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Older People Residential and Nursing Care Long Term and Replacement Care Services · Worcestershire County Council · 529 days left · 31 Mar 2028](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cea-a59d-73bf-9d66-9e5edb115eb4/asc23034-dynamic-purchasing-system-for-the-provision-of-older-people-residential) [Community Support Framework (Children's) - CAFS/2025/290 · Stoke-on-Trent City Council · 23 days left · 11 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13e27-6e06-732d-b676-d352cfb7ded4/community-support-framework-childrens-cafs2025290) [Accommodation Based Care Flexible DPS - Approved Provider (Adults) · London Borough of Sutton · 905 days left · 11 Apr 2029](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bb2-37a1-7364-b3a8-144bd452114b/accommodation-based-care-flexible-dps-approved-provider-adults) [Round 17 - Bolton Council: Wraparound Childcare Grant Funding Opportunity · Bolton Council · 27 days left · 15 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15410-355b-7284-b30e-bb4b6f30669d/round-17-bolton-council-wraparound-childcare-grant-funding-opportunity)