Award

Applicant Tracking System

LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL

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Award

22 Sep 2025 at 09:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Lancaster City Council has culminated in the awarding of a contract for an Applicant Tracking System, classified under the industry category for time accounting or human resources software. This direct award procurement sought to implement recruitment and applicant tracking software, valued at £37,620, to be supplied by Tribepad Limited. The contract spans from 18 September 2025 to 18 September 2028. The procurement process reached the award stage and was published on 22 September 2025. The contracting authority, Lancaster City Council, is based in Lancaster, United Kingdom, and the project will also be delivered within the UK.

This tender offers strategic growth opportunities for businesses specialising in human resources and recruitment technology, particularly those capable of delivering robust software solutions. Although the process was a direct award to Tribepad Limited, companies with a focus on HR software services could consider similar future opportunities. This contract highlights Lancaster City Council's investment in streamlining recruitment processes, indicating future potential for collaborations centred around digital transformation within local government operations. Businesses with a strong focus on software reliability and efficiency are well-suited to compete in similar tenders.

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Notice Title

Applicant Tracking System

Notice Description

Implementation of recruitment and applicant tracking software

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5edc2893-21eb-4b34-a6a8-7b6e5fd0d14e
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,050 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,620 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
17 Sep 2025 - 18 Sep 2028 3-4 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
LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sara Stark
Contact Email
sstark@lancaster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1524852000

Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 1PJ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRIBEPAD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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