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Teacher Recruitment system

THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES

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22 Apr 2026 at 07:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames has awarded a contract for a teacher recruitment system to Tribepad Limited. This procurement, categorised under industry-specific software package services, involves developing a platform for advertising jobs in schools and colleges and managing the application and placement processes. The procurement process utilised an open procedure, concluding on 15 April 2026, with the contract commencing on 20 April 2026 for a period of two years, ending on 19 April 2028. The project location covers the United Kingdom and potentially extends to British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world, with a budget of £135,000.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in software services, particularly those focusing on educational recruitment solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to engage, given the suitability criteria indicating preference for SMEs while excluding voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Firms with expertise in developing job advertisement and application management platforms can significantly benefit by expanding their client base and enhancing their portfolio through participation in public sector projects. Engaging with local government contracts like this one can foster relationships and open doors for future collaborations.

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Notice Title

Teacher Recruitment system

Notice Description

Platform for the advertising of jobs for schools and colleges and management of the application and placement process

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-79d0550d-7e3a-468d-bfbc-5c4d225c7118
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49d67b87-8c86-45f3-adc7-561f7c77dbd7
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2028 2-3 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
THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Postcode
KT1 1EU
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Kingston upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kingston Town
Westminster Constituency
Kingston and Surbiton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRIBEPAD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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