Tender

Recruitment Systems and Pre Employment Services

CHICHESTER COLLEGE GROUP

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Tender

11 May 2026 at 11:45

Summary of the contracting process

Chichester College Group is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of recruitment systems and pre-employment services, with an open procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. The procurement process is designed to appoint suppliers for two lots: online job board advertising services and online Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks with right to work verification. This active tender offers a total estimated value of £372,000 and involves the integration of services with the Group's Applicant Tracking System (Reach ATS). Located in Chichester, UK, the tender period will close on 6th June 2026, and the award period is anticipated to conclude by 29th June 2026.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in digital recruitment and compliance services. Companies that can offer innovative job board advertising solutions and seamless online pre-employment screening services would find this contract beneficial. The open tender is especially suitable for SMEs and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), who can provide technical quality, competitive pricing, and added social value. Successful bidders will not only enhance their market presence but will also contribute to Chichester College Group's efforts in improving recruitment efficiency and regulatory compliance across multiple sites and departments.

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Notice Title

Recruitment Systems and Pre Employment Services

Notice Description

Chichester College Group is conducting an open procurement under the Procurement Act 2023 to appoint one or more suppliers to provide recruitment-related systems and pre-employment services. The procurement is divided into two lots: Lot 1: Online job board advertising services to support vacancy promotion, candidate attraction, and performance reporting; Lot 2: Online Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and right to work verification services, including digital identity validation and compliance monitoring. The services must integrate with the Group's Applicant Tracking System (Reach ATS), enabling seamless operation within the recruitment lifecycle. The contract is intended to support the Group's recruitment activity across multiple sites and departments, improving efficiency, user experience, and regulatory compliance.

Lot Information

Online Job Board Advertising Services

This Lot is for the provision of online job board advertising services to support Chichester College Group's recruitment activity across multiple sites and departments. The appointed Supplier will provide access to a range of job boards and advertising channels, enabling the promotion of vacancies to attract suitable candidates. The service must include integration with the Group's Applicant Tracking System (Reach ATS) to enable job postings, performance monitoring, and reporting to be managed efficiently within the recruitment workflow. The scope includes vacancy advertising, campaign management, performance analytics, and ongoing support.

Online DBS and Right to Work Checking Services

This Lot is for the provision of online pre-employment screening services, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and Right to Work verification. The appointed Supplier will provide a fully digital solution to enable compliant identity verification, DBS processing, and right to work checks, including support for individuals without standard documentation. The solution must integrate with the Group's Applicant Tracking System (Reach ATS), allowing checks, tracking, and renewals to be managed as part of the recruitment process. The scope includes digital identity verification, DBS checks, right to work validation, compliance monitoring, and user support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0695a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042962-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

79341000 - Advertising services

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£310,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£310,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 29 Jun 2029 3-4 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
CHICHESTER COLLEGE GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1SB
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Further Information

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