Bolton Cares Care Recording System
Bolton Metropolitan Borough CouncilEstimated Value
Up to £600,000
Deadline
2 November 2026
23 days remaining
Published
2 October 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
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.
Key dates
- Commences
- 11 January 2027
Additional details
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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Likely incumbents
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- 1
WALKER FIRE (UK) LIMITED
£653,961
total awarded
- 2
W.H. SCOTT & SON (ENGINEERS) LIMITED
£100,281
total awarded
- 3
THE BOLTON IMPACT TRUST
£4m
total awarded
- 4
DECAURA LIMITED
£40,000
total awarded
- 5
ICE Creates
£4m
total awarded
WALKER FIRE (UK) LIMITED is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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Bolton Metropolitan Borough CouncilKey Dates
Published
2 October 2026
Submission deadline
2 November 2026
Notice type
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