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AT1486 - HR Recruitment and Applicant Tracking System

LUTON COUNCIL

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27 Feb 2026 at 16:31

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract titled "AT1486 - HR Recruitment and Applicant Tracking System" was awarded by Luton Borough Council to facilitate recruitment and onboarding processes. Classified under the industry category of "Software package and information systems," this direct award contract involves delivering goods within England. The procurement process reached the award stage on 27th February 2026, preceding the start of the contract period on 2nd March 2026, which will continue until 1st March 2030. The total contract value is £242,786. The procurement required a direct method due to specific requirements necessitated by Luton Council, marking the conclusion of the tender period on 2nd February 2026.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for software providers with expertise in recruitment solutions. Businesses that are classified as SMEs might find similar future opportunities highly suitable, as the procurement process encourages participation from smaller enterprises. Tribepad Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Sheffield, successfully secured the contract, indicating potential opportunities for similar companies specialising in innovative software systems. By aligning with the requirements expressed by public sector buyers such as Luton Council, enterprises can better position themselves in upcoming tenders within the public sector focused on digitalisation and efficient candidate management systems.

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Notice Title

AT1486 - HR Recruitment and Applicant Tracking System

Notice Description

Software to facilitate the recruitment and onboarding of candidates for Luton Borough Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-217ca175-89bb-403c-b628-8d44d137d03f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7405ee9-6505-41e2-ba79-fc94cdf1c0ce
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£242,786 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£242,786 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2030 4-5 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
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
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
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRIBEPAD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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