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GB-Manchester: Recruitment System Trial

ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND

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25 Oct 2024 at 13:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council England has completed a procurement process titled "GB-Manchester: Recruitment System Trial," classified under the industry category of software package and information systems. This tender involved a trial of an applicant tracking system (ATS) designed to mitigate bias at the shortlisting stage of recruitment, particularly to support Black, Asian, and Ethnically Diverse candidates. The trial, approved for 50 vacancies, has been awarded to Be Applied Ltd. The awarded contract, valued at £16,445, runs from 1 January 2025 to 31 October 2025 and encompasses delivery across the UK and various international regions. The procurement stage is now at 'Award' as of 25 October 2024, with the contract having been awarded on 11 October 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment technology, particularly those focused on diversity and inclusion solutions. Companies offering innovative software solutions that address bias in recruitment processes are well-suited to compete in similar future procurement opportunities. While this specific contract does not favour SMEs or VCSEs, it highlights a growing demand for tools that facilitate fair recruitment, making it an attractive field for businesses in the technological and diversity sectors to expand their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Manchester: Recruitment System Trial

Notice Description

Trial of ATS (applicant tracking system). The system is designed to reduce the potential for bias at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process. This is the stage where we have seen the biggest drop-off in Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse candidates. This approach to shortlisting offered by this system has been approved by Board as a trial for 50 vacancies. Following the trial, a decision about how we recruit/ shortlist candidates to achieve our diversity targets will be made and a full procurement process will follow.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-515e9624-f32d-49b7-be98-71471e36fa45
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4494071e-f212-46a7-95f9-fd3b9a092f9c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£16,445 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,445 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 6-12 months
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
ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 1FN
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
Not specified
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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