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Welsh Government Bilingual Applicant Tracking System

WELSH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

15 Nov 2021 at 16:55

Tender

28 Apr 2021 at 15:04

Planning

26 Feb 2021 at 12:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government is seeking to procure a Bilingual Applicant Tracking System through an open tender process. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically focusing on time accounting and human resources software development. The procurement is classified as active and has a deadline for tender submission set for 3 June 2021. The service will be delivered remotely, with some potential on-site work at Cathays Park in Cardiff, UK. The estimated value of this contract is £700,000, and there is a 5-month implementation period expected to conclude by December 10, 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those that offer systems compatible with bilingual functionalities and UK GDPR compliance. Companies adept at providing Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions and those with ISO27001 certification will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The procurement is particularly suited for businesses adept at handling e-recruitment services, ensuring they can meet the robust requirements outlined by the Welsh Government, including adherence to accessibility standards and flexibility for future changes in recruitment practices.

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Notice Title

Welsh Government Bilingual Applicant Tracking System

Notice Description

This procurement will be for an off-the-shelf bilingual applicant tracking system to be provided on a Software as a Service basis.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Welsh Government require an Applicant Tracking System for the recruitment of staff and the undertaking of Public Appointments. The system should be provided on Software as a Service basis, with the successful Supplier hosting the system. The requirement is for an online e-recruitment applicant tracking system, which meets the following criteria (full details are available in the tender pack): - a Candidate facing System which is fully bilingual and compliant with the Welsh Language Standards; - flexible to meet the end-to-end recruitment processes and any future changes to the processes; - UK GDPR compliant; - meets 2.1 AA accessibility standards as a minimum; and - the supplier must be ISO27001 certified. There will be a 5 months implementation period, which includes UA testing to ensure the system meets the requirements and training. Implementation services will be completed by the 10 December 2021. Additional information: The following Tender documents are available under the "Attachment" area in the eTenderWales portal: - Instructions to Bidders; - Specification; and - Terms and Conditions.

Renewal: The contract will have an optional 2 extension periods of 12 months each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0296a0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028511-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48220000 - Internet and intranet software package

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

72212450 - Time accounting or human resources software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
11 Apr 2021Expired
Award Date
15 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

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