Tender

Provision of Recruitment Application Tracking System

PA HOUSING LIMITED

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Tender

01 Mar 2021 at 11:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

PA Housing Limited is seeking a supplier for the "Provision of Recruitment Application Tracking System" to enhance its recruitment processes. This tender falls within the software package and information systems category and is based in Leicester, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a closing date set for 6 April 2021. The contract, valued between £375,000 and £450,000, is scheduled to commence on 1 October 2021 and will run until 30 September 2026. The procurement method follows an open procedure, allowing broad participation from potential tenderers.

This opportunity allows technology-focused businesses, particularly those specialised in cloud-based software solutions, to engage and potentially expand their portfolio with PA Housing. Given that the contract involves developing a comprehensive system for managing job applications, businesses with proven experience in recruitment software and innovative technology integration will be particularly well-suited to compete. The anticipated volume of applications and interviews indicates substantial potential for service providers to demonstrate their efficiency and effectiveness in meeting recruitment needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Recruitment Application Tracking System

Notice Description

The contract is for the delivery of a Recruitment Application Tracking System for the management of job applications, application evaluations, interview booking, feedback and reporting. PA Housing is looking to procure a forward thinking and socially aware Cloud based Supplier that has the ability to deliver an excellent solution delivering a blended approach to recruitment processes. Tenderers are advised that during 2019/20 PA Housing advertised 169 vacancies which attracted over 2,600 applications and scheduled over 550 interviews. On average we had 15 applications per role (this figure is a bit skewed by internal vacancies that had no applications). We had over 160 new starters. This does not include those that were employed via an agency. The services required by this contract, can include but are not restricted to: (a) Deliver a cloud-based platform. (b) Post adverts to sites such as Facebook, Linked-in, Twitter, Instagram and In-deed. (c) Deliver a streamlined, efficient and counter intuitive experience for PA staff and applicants. (d) Manage the application process. (e) Manage the interview process. (f) Manage job offer process. (g) Host a talent & acquisition suite. (h) Be forward thinking in utilising technology to deliver greater efficiencies in response rates, cost and deliver a blended approach to the recruitment process. Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/pahousing/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d08c577-5374-4d4d-a3a2-53401f0f7022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2021 - 30 Sep 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PA HOUSING LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE2 7EA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Westcotes
Westminster Constituency
Leicester West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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