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ID 3481046 - DfC - Provision of a Virtual Recruitment Platform

Department for Communities, Employer Services Branch

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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21 Sep 2021 at 11:44

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Tender

18 Jun 2021 at 10:34

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Communities, Employer Services Branch is conducting a public procurement process for the provision of a Virtual Recruitment Platform, identified as ID 3481046, in the information technology services industry. This procurement falls under the classification of IT services covering consulting, software development, Internet, and support (CPV code 72000000). The process, initiated on September 21, 2021, is currently complete, with the contract awarded to VidCruiter for a total amount of £230,996.25. The initial term of the contract is for two years, with a possible extension of one additional year based on performance and demand for services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering software development and technical consultancy. Suppliers that can enhance recruitment experiences through innovative virtual platforms are likely to succeed. The public sector's ongoing need for digital solutions, especially in the context of adapting to Covid-19 restrictions, makes this an excellent avenue for growth for SMEs and larger firms alike involved in technological innovation and service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ID 3481046 - DfC - Provision of a Virtual Recruitment Platform

Notice Description

DfC wish to procure the services of a provider of a virtual recruitment platform to deliver recruitment events of varying sizes, over an initial period of 2 years (with the option to extend the contract subject to satisfactory performance, demand for service, and budgetary provision for a further 1 year). Virtual recruitment events will be an alternative to face to face events when those are unfeasible due to Covid-19 restrictions, but will complement the face to face Departmental offer when Covid-19 restrictions are eased. Please see the document entitled "ID 3481046 - Specification Schedule" for full details of the requirement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

DfC wish to procure the services of a provider of a virtual recruitment platform to deliver recruitment events of varying sizes, over an initial period of 2 years (with the option to extend the contract subject to satisfactory performance, demand for service, and budgetary provision for a further 1 year). Virtual recruitment events will be an alternative to face to face events when those are unfeasible due to Covid-19 restrictions, but will complement the face to face Departmental offer when Covid-19 restrictions are eased. Please see the document entitled "ID 3481046 - Specification Schedule" for full details of the requirement.

Options: After the initial contract period of 2 years there is one optional extension period of 1 year

Renewal: This contract will be potentially be due to be re-procured after 2-3 years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02bd7e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023438-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£242,377 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£242,377 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£230,996 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department for Communities, Employer Services Branch
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 1DD
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VidCruiter

Further Information

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