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Applicant Tracking System License Annual Renewal

FCO SERVICES

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28 May 2020 at 10:22

Summary of the contracting process

The "Applicant Tracking System License Annual Renewal" was conducted by FCO Services, a government entity located in Milton Keynes, England. This procurement falls under the recruitment services category and has been completed with a total contract value of £12,000. The procurement process, classified as selective, utilised competitive dialogue as its method. The contract period commenced on 1 April 2020 and will conclude on 31 March 2021. The conclusion of the tender period was on 31 March 2020, with the award notice published on 28 May 2020.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the recruitment services sector, particularly those capable of providing applicant tracking systems or related software solutions. Businesses with expertise in technological advancements in recruitment processes are particularly well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. The successful bidder, Avantus People Solutions Limited, highlights the potential for SMEs to compete effectively in government contracts, thereby fostering business growth in this industry.

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Notice Title

Applicant Tracking System License Annual Renewal

Notice Description

N/A Additional information: N/A

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-078d11bc-ca9e-41a9-8cd6-457e4f65a970
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7f1ebb3-a6c0-4166-bde0-2a5559ea634b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FCO SERVICES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasingenquiries@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK19 7BH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AVANTUS PEOPLE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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