Tender

Bed Based Digital Care Records System

BOLTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Mar 2026 at 12:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking tenders for a "Bed Based Digital Care Records System," aimed at managing beds across intermediate care bed bases. This procurement is being conducted as a Competitive Flexible Process under the Procurement Act 2023, with the contract set to commence on 1 August 2026 for a period of three years, with an option to extend for a further two years. The tender, valued at £80,000, falls under the "Software package and information systems" category, with submissions accepted until 17 April 2026. The procurement process is at the tender stage, allowing electronic submissions and focusing on SMEs and VCSEs. The buyer, Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council, located in Bolton, UK, offers contact through corporate.procurement@bolton.gov.uk.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in information systems and software solutions, particularly those experienced in digital care record systems that accommodate user management, medication support, and archiving capabilities. The procurement method is an open competition, which is below the threshold, making it accessible for smaller enterprises and social enterprises looking to expand into public sector contracts. Suitable businesses are those adept in delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions with consideration for social value, as such aspects are heavily weighted in the award criteria. Engagement in this tender allows businesses to contribute to local healthcare management improvement, leveraging Bolton's supportive environment for SMEs and VCSEs.

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Notice Title

Bed Based Digital Care Records System

Notice Description

The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority") is prepared to receive tenders for an Bed Based Digital Care Records System which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. This procurement exercise is being run as a Competitive Flexible Process under the Procurement Act 2023. The Authority will appoint a single (1) contractor on to the Contract. The tender is to provide a Digital Care Record System to manage beds across the intermediate care bed bases for Bolton Council. The system must be able to handle a constantly changing list of service users, have archiving ability and must support medication management and administration. It is intended for the Contract to commence on 1 August 2026 for a period of three (3) years. There is the option to extend for a further two (2) years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: A break clause after three years allows the Authority to review the provider and opt to extend for a further two (2) years, but only if the provider continues to meet the contractual requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066d73
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024559-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOLTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL1 1RU
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Queens Park & Central
Westminster Constituency
Bolton North East

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