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Applicant Tracking System

LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY

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12 May 2026 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

The "Applicant Tracking System" contract, awarded by the London Borough of Hackney, is part of the IT services industry, notably involving consulting, software development, and support. Located in Hackney, England, this contract was awarded through a direct procurement method to Cornerstone OnDemand Limited for £168,067.20. The procurement process is in the award stage, having moved to completion, with procurement activities concluded by 13th March 2026 and the contract set to run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028.

This contract provides substantial growth opportunities, especially for large IT service providers capable of delivering comprehensive solutions for recruitment and onboarding processes. While the procurement was conducted as a direct award, businesses in the IT sector should consider the demand for cloud-based systems that enhance recruitment efficiencies and integrated employee onboarding solutions. This trend signifies potential future opportunities for firms with expertise in developing such platforms.

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Notice Title

Applicant Tracking System

Notice Description

Application Tracking System (ATS): A cloud-based system to manage the entire recruitment cycle, from vacancy creation to final offer, providing a centralised, efficient, and auditable platform. Employee Onboarding Module: An integrated tool to automate and digitise new hire integration, including capturing pre-employment documentation (e.g., contracts, right-to-work checks) and orchestrating internal setup (e.g., IT access, payroll).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-02edd69a-3013-4b95-a663-f06779462dc6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61609948-1967-43e8-88b6-bd52f21ebd9f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£168,067 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HACKNEY
Postcode
E8 1DY
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Hackney
Electoral Ward
Hackney Central
Westminster Constituency
Hackney South and Shoreditch

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORNERSTONE ONDEMAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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