This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Jul 2026 at 13:47

Tender

21 Jan 2026 at 11:16

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Waltham Forest has completed the award for the procurement of a "Dementia Hub Digital Social Care Records System." This procurement, initiated under an open competition method, is aimed at enhancing the quality of care and governance in their in-house services by transitioning from paper-based to digital records. The service is specifically tailored for the Dementia Hub located in Leyton, offering support mainly to individuals living with dementia at home. The contract, awarded to DECAURA LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Cambridge, commenced on 3rd August 2026 and will run through 2nd August 2029, with potential extensions. The main procurement category is services, specifically focused on IT services and consultancy, to ensure compliance, efficiency, and secure record-keeping.

This tender creates considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in digital health solutions and IT services, particularly those with expertise in the healthcare sector. Companies like DECAURA LIMITED, which focus on innovative technological solutions, may find similar opportunities beneficial for growth. The procurement process is highly suitable for small and medium enterprises, providing a competitive yet accessible platform for businesses capable of delivering cost-effective and high-quality digital solutions to public sector clients. The evolution towards digital record systems across public services signifies a robust growth area where technology firms can significantly contribute and expand their influence.

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Notice Title

Dementia Hub Digital Social Care Records System

Notice Description

The London Borough of Waltham Forest seeks to procure a Digital Social Care Records (DSCR) system to replace paper-based records and improve governance, compliance, and care quality across its in-house services. The system will support the Dementia Hub service. The Dementia Hub, based in Leyton, is a support service for people living with dementia in their own homes in Waltham Forest. Group sessions take place at the Hub whilst other service users have a one-to-one visit in their own homes. The service is designed to enhance wellbeing, maintain independence, and offer peer support and feedback opportunities for users and carers. The DSCR system must enable accurate, timely, and secure recording of care activities, support regulatory compliance, and enhance operational efficiency.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The buyer has the option to extend the contract duration.

Renewal: The contract may be extended for up to two additional periods of 12 months each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060aca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063252-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72222300 - Information technology services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
£1
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,640 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WALTHAMSTOW
Postcode
E17 4JF
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Waltham Forest
Electoral Ward
Chapel End
Westminster Constituency
Walthamstow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DECAURA

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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