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Applicant Tracking System

CHESHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY

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24 Mar 2026 at 15:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Applicant Tracking System" was conducted by Cheshire Fire Authority, located in Winsford, Cheshire, United Kingdom. This contract, classified under IT services such as consulting, software development, and support, concluded with an award on 9th March 2026, valued at GBP 70,000. The process adhered to the legal basis of directive 32014L0024 and involved a limited procurement method, specifically a direct award under the G Cloud framework as only one supplier met all requirements. The industry category pertains to IT services, with the procurement tied to services and focused on a recruitment vacancy tracking system. The procurement stage is complete, with Cheshire Fire Authority having selected Talos 360 Ltd, based in Warrington, as the supplier.

This procurement opportunity offers considerable potential for businesses in the IT sector, particularly those specialising in software solutions, as evidenced by the successful bid from an SME, Talos 360 Ltd. The direct award process under the G Cloud framework suggests that future tenders may present further opportunities for tech-focused firms capable of meeting stringent requirements swiftly. Businesses with expertise in developing and supporting applicant tracking systems or similar digital recruitment solutions could leverage such opportunities to expand their market presence within the public sector. Given the procurement method's rationale, companies able to provide tailored, competitive solutions with clear advantages may secure contracts without prior competition.

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Notice Title

Applicant Tracking System

Notice Description

Applicant Tracking System for Recruitment vacancies

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award under G Cloud as only one supplier met all requirements

Procurement Information

Using G Cloud 14 supplier sift produced just one supplier who met our requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067312
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026958-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINSFORD, CHESHIRE
Postcode
CW7 2FQ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD6 Cheshire

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Winsford Over & Verdin
Westminster Constituency
Mid Cheshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TALOS 360

Further Information

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