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C413759 HR Applicant Tracking Software (ATS)

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Jan 2026 at 11:28

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

19 Jan 2026 at 10:59

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority has concluded a procurement process for the provision of an HR Applicant Tracking Software (ATS), under the tender ID C413759. This direct award process has been completed to maintain service continuity for recruitment system services as the NHS transitions to the NHS Jobs Platform over the next three years. The awarded contract, valued at approximately £186,580 gross, was signed with CIVICA UK LIMITED, a supplier located in London. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focused on information technology services, and the contract will run from 2nd February 2026 until 1st February 2028. The procurement method utilized was a direct award due to additional or repeat necessity, as per PA23 Schedule 5, and pertinent transparency and award notices were published for public visibility.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for firms with expertise in providing information technology services, particularly those specialising in HR solutions. The focus on recruitment system continuity requires a robust solution for NHSBSA and its HR clients, making it an attractive opportunity for large-scale IT firms. Additionally, businesses offering incremental enhancements and maintenance services could find opportunities within this contract. SMEs involved in IT services are also considered suitable, indicating potential inclusivity for qualified smaller enterprises. Therefore, it offers a strategic footing for entities aiming to expand their market reach within the public sector healthcare IT domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C413759 HR Applicant Tracking Software (ATS)

Notice Description

Recruitment applicant tracking software for HR Shared Services, covering NHSBSA and their HR clients.

Procurement Information

PA23 Sch.5 Additional or repeat goods, services or works - extension or partial replacement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060871
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005200-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£155,484 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
NHS BSA Commercial Team
Contact Email
commercialservicesteam@nhsbsa.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
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
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

C413759 HR APPLICANT TRACKING SOFTWARE (ATS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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