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Applicant Tracking & Recruitment Tool

PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL

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08 May 2025 at 12:41

Summary of the contracting process

Peterborough City Council, located in England, conducted a procurement process for an "Applicant Tracking & Recruitment Tool," classified under the CPV category "Software package and information systems." The procurement utilised a selective method through a Restricted procedure to enhance recruitment processes within the council. The tender process was completed with a tender value of £182,000. The contract was awarded to eArcu Ltd, a large-scale supplier, on 17 March 2025, with an active contract period from 30 April 2025 to 30 April 2028. This award stage marks the procurement's completion, following the tender period that ended on 6 March 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses within the software and information systems sector, particularly those providing application tracking systems aimed at improving organizational efficiency. Companies specialising in recruitment technology can benefit from engaging with public sector clients like Peterborough City Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises may find this contract type particularly suitable, provided they meet the necessary selection criteria. The centralised platform envisaged by the council demonstrates a demand for innovative solutions that streamline applicant tracking and hiring workflows.

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Notice Title

Applicant Tracking & Recruitment Tool

Notice Description

Application tracking system to enhance the recruitment processes. Streamlining the application management, improving communication with candidates, and ensuring a more efficient hiring workflow. The new system aims to provide a centralised platform for tracking applications, facilitating better coordination among hiring teams, and offering a more transparent and engaging experience for applicants.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f5ef24b7-32b0-4071-8707-65b1d77b1b2c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f76d12fa-5cdb-4667-b867-7c9611fdebdb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£182,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£181,929 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2028 3-4 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
PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE2 8TY
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
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
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Fletton and Stanground
Westminster Constituency
North West Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EARCU

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