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title: "Bed Based Digital Care Records System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066d73"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BOLTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-18"
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# Bed Based Digital Care Records System

Buyer: BOLTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066d73

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024559-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | £80,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOLTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOLTON |
| Post town | Bolton |
| Postcode | BL1 1RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Electoral ward | Queens Park & Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bolton North East |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 12:31 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024559-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024559-2026
  18th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=74facec1-b322-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bolton.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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