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08 Jun 2026 at 16:02

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Extension of Eploy (ATS)" conducted by the University of East Anglia has reached the award stage. This contract involves the provision of specialised software to enhance the university's recruitment processes, under the category of services, with a focus on software packages and information systems. The contract was awarded to ITS Software Systems Ltd (Trading as Eploy) and will span from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2029. Located in Norwich, within the UKH15 region, the procurement was executed through a direct method, below threshold and without competition, with the legal basis outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54. The total contract value is £123,500 GBP, marking its completion on 28th May 2026.

This procurement represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses that specialise in IT services, particularly those offering consulting, software development, and recruitment services. As a buyer, the University of East Anglia offers a stable client base within the public authority sub-central government sector. Companies with expertise in human resources management and software development tailored to recruitment processes, similar to ITS Software Systems Ltd, would be well-suited to compete for future tenders of this nature. The contract underscores the importance of understanding the needs of public sector clients and providing tailored solutions to enhance institutional operations.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Extension of Eploy (ATS)

Notice Description

A software to support the UEA's recruitment process. It automates and simplifies recruitment processes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b040
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053983-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£123,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ITS SOFTWARE SYSTEMS LTD (TRADING AS EPLOY

Further Information

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