Tender

Applicant Tracking System

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

02 Apr 2026 at 14:21

Tender

13 Mar 2026 at 16:54

Planning

22 May 2025 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria has initiated a procurement process for an Applicant Tracking System aimed at enhancing their recruitment processes with modern technologies. This procurement is in the tender stage, following an open competitive flexible procedure. The contracting authority, based in Newcastle, UK, aims to contract a service provider within the IT sector, specifically focusing on IT services involving consulting, software development, and internet and support. Businesses interested in submitting proposals should be aware of key deadlines, with the enquiry period concluding on 3rd April 2026 and tender submissions ending on 9th April 2026. The procurement's estimated value is set at £948,000, with further opportunities for contract extensions beyond the initial period ending in December 2030.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in applicant tracking systems and recruitment process optimisation. The open procedure invites participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), providing a level playing field for competitive bids. Participating businesses will benefit not only from the substantial contract value but also from the chance to establish or strengthen a relationship with a sub-central government authority, potentially leading to further engagements. Companies with a track record of innovative and reliable solutions in this domain will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The process involves an accelerated evaluation where top-scoring bidders will have the chance to demonstrate their solutions, which could adjust initial scores and create further opportunities for demonstrating value.

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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 provider the best possible journey to our candidates.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051f0b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031033-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination 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
£948,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£948,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Jun 2026 - 16 Dec 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Longbenton & Benton
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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