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Talent Pool Technology

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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04 May 2023 at 09:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The Essex County Council completed a procurement process for Talent Pool Technology. The council's existing technology agreement was expiring, prompting the procurement of a new service to enhance technology capabilities and align with their Resourcing Strategy. The tender falls under the 'Software package and information systems' and 'IT services' industry categories. The contract period is from April 19, 2023, to April 18, 2025, with a tender deadline of January 25, 2023, and a contract value of £97,850.

This tender by Essex County Council for Talent Pool Technology provides opportunities for businesses in software, IT services, and recruitment sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete, as indicated by the suitability criteria. Businesses interested in providing technological solutions for talent management and recruitment services can find growth opportunities through this tender. The procurement method used was an open procedure below threshold, allowing a diverse range of businesses to participate in the competitive process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Talent Pool Technology

Notice Description

Essex County Councils (ECC) existing talent pool technology agreement is expiring in April 2023, we are looking to procure a new service which embraces the everchanging technology available to us whilst allowing us to align to our internal Resourcing Strategy and future plans. We are looking to create a bank of candidates who would be interested in working for ECC and other external partner organisations. We would be looking to actively engage with this talent pool community in order to attract candidates for all opportunities, across multiple roles at all levels of the organisations. We are looking to create a 'database' of individuals who can receive alerts to our roles and easily apply for jobs via an accessible link. Currently a wider recruitment tool is out of scope for this requirement. The talent pool will need to allow us to easily search and group candidates on specific skill sets, qualifications, and other key criteria. This will then be used to contact these candidates regarding specific jobs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c2c75b69-d38d-4c0e-9044-854eeffd72cf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55b53cdc-6117-4924-b9c3-763f98bab4e2
Current Stage
Award
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£97,850 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£97,850 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
18 Apr 2023 - 18 Apr 2025 2-3 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
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Georgia Micallef
Contact Email
georgia.micallef@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0333031901

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MATRIX SCM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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