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Procurement of Applicant Tracking System for Salvation Army Housing Association

SALVATION ARMY HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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10 Aug 2026 at 14:29

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Salvation Army Housing Association is currently in the tender stage for an open procurement process to acquire a modern Applicant Tracking System (ATS). This contract, with the reference ID 2026-013, aims to enhance recruitment efficiency by supporting the full recruitment lifecycle from vacancy creation to onboarding. The procurement is set in the United Kingdom, specifically Bolton, and falls within the services industry category with the classification of software supply services (CPV code 72268000). The tender process is open, with submissions to be made by the 4th of September 2026, and enquiries closing on the 21st of August 2026. The contract will run from November 2026 for three years, with the possibility of a renewal for an additional 36 months.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in recruitment technology and software solutions. Companies equipped to provide comprehensive, integrated ATS solutions that improve recruitment workflows, candidate communication, and analytics would be well-suited to compete. The successful bidder will gain a foothold in the public sector market, also having the chance to demonstrate system capabilities in areas such as data protection and integration with existing HR systems. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, and the open competition format further broadens opportunities for business growth by welcoming diverse and innovative solutions from a range of potential suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of Applicant Tracking System for Salvation Army Housing Association

Notice Description

Salvation Army Homes is seeking to procure a modern Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to support the full recruitment lifecycle, from vacancy creation and candidate attraction through to selection, offer management and onboarding. The solution will improve recruitment efficiency, reduce manual administration, enhance reporting capabilities and support the organisation's recruitment objectives and values. The ATS must provide an intuitive and accessible experience for candidates, recruiters and hiring managers, supporting recruitment activity across multiple channels including the organisation's website, LinkedIn and job boards. The system should streamline recruitment workflows, improve communication with candidates, enable effective candidate assessment and help build a high-quality talent pool. The solution must provide comprehensive management information and reporting, including recruitment performance metrics, candidate source tracking, vacancy analytics and time-to-hire reporting. Integration with HR systems, communication tools, document management platforms, job boards and business intelligence solutions is required. The system must also support data protection, security, retention and archiving requirements. The contract will include implementation, data migration from the current system, configuration, testing, training, go-live support and ongoing system support and maintenance. Suppliers will be expected to demonstrate how they will deliver a smooth transition with minimal disruption to ongoing recruitment activity while providing responsive support and continuous system improvement throughout the contract term.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: It is intended that the Contracts will commence in November 2026 and run for a period of three years with the option for renewal, as decided by the Contracting Authority, for an extension of up to 36 months, subject to satisfactory reviews based upon performance and quality of service and delivery.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e064
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075834-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Nov 2026 - 15 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SALVATION ARMY HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL1 1RZ
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Queens Park & Central
Westminster Constituency
Bolton North East

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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