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HCC - 05/25 - The Provision of an Applicant Tracking System

Hertfordshire County Council

This public procurement record has 8 releases in its history.

Award

23 Sep 2025 at 09:25

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
AwardUpdate

21 Aug 2025 at 15:54

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

18 Aug 2025 at 16:28

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

13 Jun 2025 at 11:46

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

12 Jun 2025 at 16:30

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

11 Jun 2025 at 18:08

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TenderUpdate

16 May 2025 at 16:27

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Tender

16 May 2025 at 15:33

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire County Council has concluded the procurement process for the provision of an Applicant Tracking System, awarding the contract to Tribepad Limited. This project, primarily targeting IT and recruitment services, is categorised under computer-related and software package services. Located in Hertford, UK, the Hertfordshire County Council operates as a sub-central government authority. The procurement process was competitive and utilised a flexible procedure, encompassing a multistage assessment. Key procurement milestones included tender submissions by 27th June 2025, the award decision towards the end of August 2025, and the contract commencement on 30th September 2025, with an initial term extending to April 2028. The contract includes provisions for renewal, potentially extending the engagement until April 2030. Critical decision dates were established with the contract signing occurring on 19th September 2025.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those familiar with developing and managing applicant tracking systems. Given the project's focus on innovation and system capabilities, businesses that excel in offering user-friendly, automated processes, and software development stand to benefit greatly. The successful completion of this contract could serve as a valuable reference for future work within the public sector, as the system tends to adapt to evolving local government structures and priorities. The contract was open to competition, and the multistage procurement approach favoured organisations capable of illustrating superior system capabilities and innovative solutions in a governmental context.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HCC - 05/25 - The Provision of an Applicant Tracking System

Notice Description

Hertfordshire County Council went out to Procurement for the Provision of an Applicant Tracking System. This is a UK7 Contract Details Notice and this opportunity has now closed.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: The core Contract Periods is two (2) years and six (6) months with the option to extend for up to two (2) further years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051622
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058749-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

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

72500000 - Computer-related services

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 1 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Hertfordshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORD
Postcode
SG13 8DQ
Postcode Area
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC
Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Tribepad Limited

Further Information

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