Award

Applicant Tracking System

TRANSPORT FOR WALES

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

31 Jan 2025 at 09:29

TenderUpdate

22 Aug 2024 at 09:54

Tender

26 Jul 2024 at 10:08

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales has completed the procurement process for an "Applicant Tracking System" under the industry category of IT services, encompassing consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The process, classified as a service procurement, was conducted through an open procedure with the title "HR Applicant Tracking System / Software". The award for this tender, designated under the CPV code 72000000, was finalised with the contract signed on 24th January 2025. The contract value is £170,000, and the project is located in the UK region (UKL). The tender document indicated key dates, including the original submission deadline of 9th September 2024, reflecting an amendment to account for an August bank holiday.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in HR software development and IT consultancy. Companies with a strong focus on quality, as reflected in the award criteria (with a 70:30 split in favour of quality over price), are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts in future procurement rounds. Large-scale enterprises, similar to the awarded supplier EARCU LTD, which successfully obtained the contract, would find similar tenders advantageous for expanding their service portfolios and securing significant public sector contracts. The transparent and open nature of the procurement method, along with the predetermined evaluation criteria, fosters a competitive environment that encourages growth and innovation within the IT and software development industries.

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Notice Title

Applicant Tracking System

Notice Description

HR Applicant Tracking System / Software

Lot Information

Lot 1

HR Applicant Tracking System. Please review to the ITT pack for full details

Renewal: 2 x 12 month optional extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0484e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003205-2025
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
Large

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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jan 20251 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
luke.ashman@tfwrail.wales
Contact Phone
+44 2921673434

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 4TH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EARCU

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