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TRAC Recruitment System

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE

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23 Apr 2026 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "TRAC Recruitment System," overseen by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), has reached the award stage. This initiative, classified under recruitment services (CPV 79600000), is designed to provide an e-recruitment applicant tracking system within the United Kingdom, specifically centred in Manchester. The procurement was facilitated through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, ensuring streamlined vendor selection. Key dates included the tender period ending on 28th February 2026, with the contract running from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2028. CIVICA UK LIMITED has been awarded the contract valued at £33,183 GBP.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment and e-recruitment systems to expand their portfolio with a reputable public sector entity. Although the suitability criteria mentioned does not specifically encourage SME or VCSE participation, larger technology firms with experience in applicant tracking systems could find this partnership with NICE particularly lucrative. The long contract duration presents a stable business venture for the selected supplier, allowing them to establish and enhance their technological solutions within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

TRAC Recruitment System

Notice Description

E-recruitment applicant tracking system

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d157d871-7834-40aa-b1fe-cc607a98471e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31286ace-ebcf-4753-a0d4-2c051d705ed2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£33,183 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,183 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2028 1-2 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
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 3BN
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVICA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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