Tender

Applicant Tracking

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA

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Tender

01 May 2026 at 13:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria is inviting tenders for the procurement of a new applicant tracking system (ATS) under the title "Applicant Tracking". This competitive procedure is structured as a three-stage process and falls under the goods category, focusing on software and information systems, with an estimated value of £1,059,600. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 28th May 2026. The procurement will be executed through an open procurement method, and successful bidders will commence their contract on 20th October 2026, with the possibility of two optional 12-month extensions. The project is located in the UKC region, Newcastle, United Kingdom, and has a contract period end date set for 21st April 2031.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in software development and information system solutions to engage with the public sector and build a substantial, long-term relationship. Companies offering cutting-edge recruitment technologies will find this especially appealing, as the tender focuses on enhancing the recruitment process for Northumbria police with advanced ATS capabilities. The process prioritises both price and quality, with a significant emphasis on quality. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, promising a level playing field in the competitive bidding process.

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Notice Title

Applicant Tracking

Notice Description

The force is looking to procure a new applicant tracking system (ATS) with a view to building upon our current recruitment processes using the latest developments in ATS to provide the best possible journey to our candidates.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069070
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040580-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£948,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£948,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
28 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Oct 2026 - 21 Apr 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE12 8EW
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
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Longbenton & Benton
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

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