This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jun 2026 at 08:12

Tender

11 May 2026 at 11:45

Summary of the contracting process

Chichester College Group has concluded an open procurement process under the Procurement Act 2023 for recruitment systems and pre-employment services, aimed at enhancing its recruitment capabilities across various sites. The procurement was divided into two lots: Lot 1 focused on online job board advertising services, while Lot 2 covered online DBS checks and right to work verifications. This contract, valued at GBP 310,000 gross, is designed to improve recruitment efficiency and compliance by integrating services with the Group's Applicant Tracking System. Completed in June 2026, the procurement involved an open procedure and resulted in contracts awarded to INSTINCTIVE TECHNOLOGIES LTD and T4 COMMUNICATIONS UK LIMITED, with performances set to begin on 1st July 2026, continuing until 30th June 2029. The geographical focus spans the United Kingdom, with a strong emphasis on digital integration and user experience enhancement.

This tender represents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for technology and service providers specialising in recruitment platforms, compliance solutions, and digital identity verification. Companies that can offer seamless integration with existing systems, alongside robust support and innovative solutions to enhance user experience and regulatory compliance, will find the procurement landscape favourable. With priority given to quality requirements and added social value, businesses that not only meet these technical criteria but also propose compelling price structures will be well-positioned to compete effectively. The requirements also indicate opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs to participate and offer competitive solutions.

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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/056430-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHICHESTER COLLEGE GROUP
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

INSTINCTIVE TECHNOLOGIES

T4 COMMUNICATIONS

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