Award

Awarded Contract

DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

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Award

05 Feb 2026 at 15:29

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Awarded Contract", was conducted by the Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service for online recruitment software. This contract, classified in the software package and information systems category under CPV code 48000000, is aimed at delivering services in Exeter, England. The procurement stage is at the Award phase, with the contract starting on 17th April 2026 and concluding on 16th April 2029. This process employed a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process concluded on 15th January 2026, with the award being published on 5th February 2026. The total contract value amounts to £160,000.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software and information systems. With Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service as the buying organisation, the contract offers a stable, long-term engagement for businesses adept in delivering online recruitment solutions. The selected supplier, Cornerstone OnDemand, signifies the competitive and high standards expected in this industry. Companies who can provide innovative and efficient recruitment software solutions would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders, thereby expanding their portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Awarded Contract

Notice Description

Online recruitment software

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-98c34aaf-4d10-45e5-b66b-fada246e3318
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27551077-2237-472e-82f6-ab53dc36a565
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2026 - 16 Apr 2029 3-4 years
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
DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX3 0NW
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Devon
Electoral Ward
Clyst Valley
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORNERSTONE ONDEMAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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