Planning

Recruitment Management Software - Soft Market Test

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

20 May 2021 at 07:53

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Herefordshire Council is currently planning a soft market test for the procurement of a new Recruitment Management Software solution. This initiative aims to replace the existing system and enhance the recruitment processes for the council. The engagement period will close on 20th August 2021. Located in Hereford, West Midlands, the procurement falls under the category of inventory management software, with relevant classifications including human resources software and procurement software.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development and human resources solutions, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Participating in this market test can enable these businesses to showcase their innovative solutions and potentially secure a long-term partnership with Herefordshire Council, contributing to their growth and expansion within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Recruitment Management Software - Soft Market Test

Notice Description

Hoople Recruitment are considering options for the provision of a new recruitment management solution that would replace the existing system and address the needs of the full range of Herefordshire Council's recruitment requirements. The information provided for this soft market test will help Hoople identify if there are any suitable systems within the market place which meet our requirements and help our decision making process regarding our next steps. Additional information: Hoople Ltd has published this opportunity on the 'Supplying the Southwest Portal'. To view the tender documentation related to this opportunity you will need to register on the portal, if you are not already register with Procontract, and express an interest in the opportunity. To Register with Supplying the Southwest Portal (Procontract) click on the link below or copy and paste the link into your browser address bar; https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d29ef174-728c-4ea5-b60a-8df8da25bda2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/254d7545-8850-486f-9699-3860eca3ed65
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48420000 - Facilities management software package and software package suite

48430000 - Inventory management software package

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

48490000 - Procurement software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Aug 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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