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EHRC 2021-29 Recruitment System

EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has completed the procurement process for the provision of an electronic recruitment system titled "EHRC 2021-29 Recruitment System." This project falls under the industry category of software package and information systems and aims to remove bias from the recruitment process, enhance diversity reporting, and track candidates effectively. Key dates include the tender period ending on 15th January 2021 and the contract period from 25th January 2021 to 24th April 2025, covering England and Wales. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from the CCS G-Cloud 12 framework agreement, with a total contract value of £118,127 GBP.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in developing recruitment software and systems that promote diversity and inclusion. Companies capable of providing advanced features such as candidate tracking, bias removal, and comprehensive diversity reporting would be well-suited for such opportunities. The awarded supplier, Be Applied Limited, exemplifies a successful large-scale enterprise that could meet the detailed requirements of such procurement. The project's focus on diversity and the extensive contract period make it an attractive opportunity for businesses in the software and information systems industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EHRC 2021-29 Recruitment System

Notice Description

The provision of an electronic recruitment system that acts as both a candidate tracking tool, but also removes bias from the recruitment process, both sift and interview. To include chunking, randomisation, organisational wide diversity reporting and analysis of the end to end recruitment and selection process. Call-Off from CCS G-Cloud 12

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-107b2365-2900-415a-9117-bb434adb5220
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61b49737-d212-4599-8f90-df1aec1b68a7
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£118,127 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£118,127 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
25 Jan 2021 - 24 Apr 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M4 3AQ
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
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), TLL Wales
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BE APPLIED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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