Tender

Invitation to Tender ("ITT") for the provision of Applicant Tracking System Software ("ATS")

NEW COLLEGE SWINDON

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Tender

16 Jun 2025 at 17:48

Summary of the contracting process

New College Swindon is currently in the tender stage of procuring an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) software, aiming to enhance their candidate experience and streamline the recruitment process. This procurement falls under the category of software packages and information systems, including educational and administration software. Located in Swindon, United Kingdom, the procurement is managed through an open competition below the threshold, inviting submissions until 13:00 on 12th July 2025. Interested parties should register or log in to the MultiQuote portal to participate. The contract, with potential options and renewals, is set to start on 11th August 2025 and run until 10th August 2028, potentially extending further based on specified conditions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses skilled in software development, particularly those with experience in the education sector or specialising in applicant tracking systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are particularly encouraged to compete due to suitability criteria. The contract gives a 60% emphasis on quality and a 40% emphasis on price, making it particularly attractive for businesses that can provide innovative, user-friendly software solutions prioritising quality service delivery and integration capabilities. This opportunity can facilitate business growth by opening doors to long-term collaboration with an educational institution.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender ("ITT") for the provision of Applicant Tracking System Software ("ATS")

Notice Description

Objective based specifications in Schedule 3 1. Enhanced Candidate Experience 2. Streamlined Recruitment Process 3. Seamless System Integration with ITrent 4. Proven Education Sector Expertise 5. Time-to-Hire Improvements 6. User-friendly Interface 7. Reduce Administration Workload 8. Increase Quality-Driven Recruitment

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Description of options - Include enough information to understand the scope of the options and the circumstances in which they could be used.

Renewal: Description of extensions - Include the circumstances in which they could be used, and provide a breakdown if multiple extensions are possible.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054dd0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032767-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48190000 - Educational software package

48219300 - Administration software package

48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package

48430000 - Inventory management software package

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Aug 2025 - 10 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEW COLLEGE SWINDON
Contact Name
Lucia Mihok
Contact Email
lucia.mihok@newcollege.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0808 172 1721

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN3 1AH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Walcot and Park North
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

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