Award

Provision of a Regional E-Recruitment system

WIGAN COUNCIL

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Award

16 Feb 2024 at 13:53

Award Notice
Tender

21 Jul 2023 at 14:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Wigan Council is inviting expressions of interest for the provision of a Regional E-Recruitment system. The procurement process involves a two-stage selective procedure with a tender period ending on 21st August 2023. The contract value is £2,000,000 GBP, with a start date of January 4, 2024, and potential extension options. The procurement is in the award stage, with a contract awarded to inploi and Jobtrain Ltd. The procurement falls under the IT services category and is located in England, United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity for the Regional E-Recruitment system by Wigan Council presents a lucrative chance for businesses in IT services, particularly those experienced in consulting, software development, and support. Small and medium-sized enterprises are well-suited to compete due to the contract's suitability for SMEs. The provision of services focuses on improving recruitment processes, creating growth opportunities for businesses in the technology sector. Businesses interested in website development and applicant tracking systems should consider participating in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Regional E-Recruitment system

Notice Description

Provision of a Regional E-Recruitment system Expressions of Interest are sought for the replacement E-recruitment system for the Greater Manchester Collaboration. Expressions of Interest must be made by completing a Supplier Questionnaire (SQ) via the Councils procurement portal - the Chest (https://www.the-chest.org.uk/) We are tendering to procure replacements for the start of implementation in January 2024 with a go live of early June 2024. The current contracts with our website and ATS providers are ending in August 2024. The contract will be for a period of 4 years with an option to extend for a further 2 x 24 months. The contract will be divided into 2 lots - 1 for a Careers and Recruitment Website (Lot 1) and the other for an Applicant Tracking System (Lot 2). A two-stage procurement process is proposed for the tender is as follows: Stage One will invite suppliers to express interest against a Supplier Questionnaire (SQ). A minimum of 5 (five) applicants will be shortlisted to stage two. Stage Two will invite tenders from the shortlisted applicants.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ee37886e-0a02-4f36-857b-c5cd2400dc07
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d7a7953-deb5-40a5-9e55-6819d5de2f6e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£754,056 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2024 - 2 Jun 2028 4-5 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
WIGAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WIGAN
Postcode
WN1 1YN
Post Town
Wigan
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wigan
Electoral Ward
Wigan Central
Westminster Constituency
Wigan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

INPLOI

JOBTRAIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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