Tender

Provision of Applicant Tracking System

LIFT SCHOOLS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

07 Jan 2026 at 17:19

Planning

07 Aug 2025 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

Lift Schools, a sub-central government public authority located in London, United Kingdom, is currently seeking proposals for the “Provision of Applicant Tracking System (ATS)”. This process is part of the active tender stage, with the aim to replace their existing ATS that expires on 31 August 2026. The tender is categorized under the services industry, specifically targeting office automation software and data capture services. The procurement follows a competitive flexible procedure under the UK Procurement Act 2023, involving a two-stage process. Important dates include the expression of interest deadline on 3 February 2026, with submissions required by that date, followed by system demonstrations from 9 to 19 February 2026, and an anticipated award period concluding on 14 March 2026. The total contract is valued at £420,000, with a potential extension period to 2031.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those focusing on office automation and data capture. Companies with robust capabilities in enhancing user experiences, integrating software systems, and meeting stringent compliance standards will find this contract particularly rewarding. The selective procurement process allows for a strategic competitive environment, evaluating both price and quality through a weighted scoring system. Given the procurement's significant scope and duration, this contract can substantially contribute to the growth of businesses by offering a long-term engagement with a public authority invested in technological innovation and enhancement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Applicant Tracking System

Notice Description

Our current contract for our existing Applicant Tracking System is due to end on 31 August 2026. Following a recent market testing exercise, Lift Schools now seeks to procure a new Applicant Tracking System (ATS) that enhances candidate experience, ensures full compliance with safer recruitment, and integrates seamlessly with our wider people systems.

Planning Information

Please email chammond@lift schools should you be interested in this opportunity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058353
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001239-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

48920000 - Office automation software package

72313000 - Data capture services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
30 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIFT SCHOOLS
Contact Name
Andrea Weed
Contact Email
procurement@liftschools.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W12 7TF
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Hammersmith and Fulham
Electoral Ward
White City
Westminster Constituency
Hammersmith and Chiswick

Further Information

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