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Applicant Tracking System

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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06 Mar 2026 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has concluded the contracting process for an Applicant Tracking System, aimed at enhancing recruitment services. This procurement falls under the services category and is specifically classified under CPV code 79600000. The contract has been awarded to Tribepad Limited and spans a two-year period, commencing on 21st March 2026 and concluding on 20th March 2028. Conducted through a direct, single-tender action below the threshold, this procurement was completed after the tender period ended on 1st January 2026, with the contract award officially published on 6th March 2026. The procurement is located in Northampton, England, at postal code NN1 1ED.

The tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in recruitment services, fostering potential business growth due to the scale and delivery requirements. With the buyer being a government entity, involvement in this procurement can enhance business credibility and provide a stable revenue stream over the contract period. Tribepad Limited, an SME, has successfully secured this tender, indicating that similar-sized businesses with expertise in applicant tracking systems and recruitment hubs are well-suited for such opportunities in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Applicant Tracking System

Notice Description

2 year agreement for Applicant Tracking System (recruitment hub) - Tribepad

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b0fffc7a-6712-4a48-a7a0-4c6a2e95c8c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8881768-1afa-4fa6-a323-e3eebc26ed07
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£146,080 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£146,080 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
21 Mar 2026 - 20 Mar 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
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRIBEPAD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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