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03 Jul 2026 at 09:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Applicant Tracking System" was managed by The ExtraCare Charitable Trust, a sub-central government authority based in Coventry, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the industry category of 'goods', specifically within software packages and information systems, and covers various regions across the UK including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The process reached the contract stage, with a contract awarded to Talos360 Limited as of 3rd July 2026. The procurement was conducted through a direct method below the competitive threshold, without competition, and covers a period from 23rd January 2026 to 22nd January 2029 with a total value of £43,760.25.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and information systems, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive applicant tracking solutions. Enterprises skilled in delivering recruitment, onboarding, and compliance software will find this contract especially beneficial for growth. Companies like Talos360 Limited, which fall under the small to medium enterprise (SME) category, have successfully capitalised on this opportunity. Future tenders could similarly benefit SMEs that can offer tailored software solutions to public authorities or organisations with specific compliance needs.

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Notice Title

Applicant Tracking System

Notice Description

Applicant Tracking System including recruitment, onboarding and compliance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c311
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062627-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£43,760 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20265 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2026 - 22 Jan 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
THE EXTRACARE CHARITABLE TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV3 2SN
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Wyken
Westminster Constituency
Coventry East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TALOS360

Further Information

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