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Talent Acquistion/Applicant Tracking System

Hereford and Worcester Fire Authority

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Planning

21 Apr 2026 at 11:32

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Hereford and Worcester Fire Authority has issued a planned procurement notice for an applicant tracking system under the talent acquisition category. This procurement process falls within the recruitment services industry, with service delivery scheduled across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The procurement is in the planning stage, with a competitive flexible procedure as the method chosen. The contract period is planned from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030, with a potential extension to 31 March 2032, indicating longevity. Businesses interested should mark 1 November 2026 for future notice communication.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for providers in the recruitment services sector, particularly those with robust applicant tracking solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are specifically encouraged to compete, underscoring the inclusive nature of the procurement. With a significant gross budget of £60,000, there is considerable scope for businesses to grow through collaboration with a respected public sector authority. The opportunity to fulfil regional service needs across England adds potential for geographic expansion and service diversification for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Talent Acquistion/Applicant Tracking System

Notice Description

An applicant tracking system for recruitment and selection processes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068725
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036002-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Hereford and Worcester Fire Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR3 8SP
Postcode Area
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wychavon
Electoral Ward
North Claines & Salwarpe
Westminster Constituency
Droitwich and Evesham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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