Planning

Applicant Tracking System

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 15:21

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria is planning to procure a new Applicant Tracking System to enhance their current recruitment processes. This procurement falls under the IT services industry, classified as consulting, software development, Internet, and support, and is situated in the United Kingdom. Currently, the process is at the planning stage, following a competitive flexible procedure. Interested parties should note that all submissions are to be completed and returned by 12 noon on 20th June 2025. Key dates to bear in mind include the end of the tender period on 31st October 2025, with the whole contract period expected to run from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2030.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, especially those that develop and support software solutions, to engage with a public authority within the sub-central government. Companies that can offer advanced applicant tracking solutions are particularly well-suited to compete, with an open procurement method allowing for a broad range of potential service providers, including small and medium-sized enterprises. The emphasis on leveraging the latest ATS developments to optimise candidate experience provides a platform for growth for businesses innovative in this domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Applicant Tracking System

Notice Description

The force is looking to procure a new applicant tracking system with a view to building upon our current recruitment processes using the latest developments in ATS to provide the best possible journey to our candidates. The information received form this RFI will help inform Northumbria Police and determine the best procurement route going forward.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051f0b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025246-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@northumbria.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE12 8EW
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Longbenton & Benton
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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