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Applicant Tracking System

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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24 Jul 2025 at 14:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the University of Sussex involves the acquisition of an Applicant Tracking System under the industry category of human resources software packages. The contract was awarded to Hireful Limited on 21st July 2025, following a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. Located at Sussex House in Falmer, Brighton, the university serves as the buying authority. This contract, valued at £68,700, covers a duration from 9th August 2025 to 8th August 2028 and encompasses multiple delivery locations within the United Kingdom.

This procurement tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in human resources software, particularly those focusing on time accounting solutions. Companies with established capabilities in providing scalable software packages to public authorities can benefit from similar contracts, enhancing their foothold in the public sector. The direct award method used in this case indicates potential prospects for businesses that can maintain strong relationships with public sector entities and effectively meet their bespoke needs. Large enterprises, such as Hireful Limited, may find themselves well-positioned to leverage these opportunities for business growth and diversification.

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Notice Title

Applicant Tracking System

Notice Description

Provision of Hireful Applicant Tracking System

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0565b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042896-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
8 Aug 2025 - 8 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
ATS
Contact Email
n.m.gillespie@sussex.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
FALMER, BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HIREFUL

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