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Civil Service Jobs Platform

CABINET OFFICE

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27 Jan 2026 at 10:01

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15 Oct 2024 at 13:43

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15 Oct 2024 at 13:35

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14 Oct 2024 at 13:37

Tender

13 Sep 2023 at 15:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Civil Service Jobs Platform, initiated by the Cabinet Office, is a significant contracting opportunity in the United Kingdom, focusing on platform interconnectivity software development within the services sector. The contract has been awarded to Ernst & Young LLP as of 12th July 2024 and was officially published on 14th October 2024. This restricted procedure tender, denoted as a selective procurement method, had an end date of 8th January 2024 for the tendering phase. It encompasses a five-year initial contract period starting on 12th September 2024, with the possibility of two one-year extensions, making it crucial for long-term strategic planning. The procurement supports government-wide strategies, including the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and the Declaration on Government Reform.

This tender represents a growth opportunity for businesses specialised in digital recruitment platforms and software development services, particularly those that can ensure platform interconnectivity. The contract's significant value and scope provide a stable revenue stream for the winning supplier. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), were considered suitable for this procurement, underscoring inclusivity in bidding opportunities. The demand for improving recruitment processes and user experience calls for innovative solutions and expertise, making this an ideal opportunity for businesses capable of delivering sophisticated, scalable recruitment technology solutions.

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Notice Title

Civil Service Jobs Platform

Notice Description

The procurement was for the provision of the Civil Service Jobs Platform The Civil Service Jobs digital platform (Applicant Tracking System or ATS) is the principal digital recruitment platform for: the Government Recruitment Service (GRS), our central operational recruitment service and its customers; Government departments who use GRS services; and Departments who don't use GRS services, but subscribe to Civil Service Jobs Government-affiliated non-departmental public bodies and Arm's Length Bodies. Civil Service Jobs enables candidates to apply for jobs and vacancy holders to manage recruitment from advert to job offer. It is integral to cross-government recruitment activity; delivering 70% of Civil Service recruitment, with 100% of roles advertised through CS Jobs and 211 organisations using the service. Government People Group (GPG) will replace the current platform to align with, and deliver, key cross-government strategies, including the Declaration on Government Reform and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 22-25. We want the next generation of Civil Service Jobs to resolve some of our biggest recruitment challenges: improving time to hire, standardising much of our recruitment processes, and giving our users a more intuitive user experience. The duration of the contract will be for an initial term of 5 years, with an option for the Authority to extend for up to two further years (exercisable in two optional extensions, each of up to 1 year). There are also certain optional services that can be instructed by the Authority at its discretion under the contract, as described in the procurement documents. Additional information: Contract details have been modified. Modification details are as follows: Change to contract end date and reduction in total contract value.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-69b28a02-8503-4904-a803-80ab80ff4aef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fc60e47-98ac-4796-95ae-531dcde431a5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72212211 - Platform interconnectivity software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
11 Sep 2024 - 31 Jan 2026 1-2 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
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ERNST & YOUNG

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