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Welsh Government Bilingual Applicant Tracking System

WELSH GOVERNMENT

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15 Nov 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government is initiating a procurement process for a "Bilingual Applicant Tracking System" to be delivered as a Software as a Service. Located in Cardiff, the contract is classified under the services category and is currently in the tender stage, which is active and open for submissions. Bidders must submit their proposals by 3rd June 2021, with a contract value estimated at £700,000. The delivery will primarily be remote, with some on-site work required, and compliance with Welsh Language Standards and UK GDPR is mandatory.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for service providers specialising in software solutions, particularly those with expertise in bilingual systems and e-recruitment. Companies that can demonstrate ISO27001 certification and an understanding of 2.1 AA accessibility standards will be well-suited to compete. The successful bidder can expect a contract period of 900 days with options for two 12-month extensions, providing a platform for sustained business growth and long-term collaboration with the Welsh Government.

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Notice Title

Welsh Government Bilingual Applicant Tracking System

Notice Description

This procurement will be for an off-the-shelf bilingual applicant tracking system to be provided on a Software as a Service basis.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Welsh Government require an Applicant Tracking System for the recruitment of staff and the undertaking of Public Appointments. The system should be provided on Software as a Service basis, with the successful Supplier hosting the system. The requirement is for an online e-recruitment applicant tracking system, which meets the following criteria (full details are available in the tender pack): - a Candidate facing System which is fully bilingual and compliant with the Welsh Language Standards; - flexible to meet the end-to-end recruitment processes and any future changes to the processes; - UK GDPR compliant; - meets 2.1 AA accessibility standards as a minimum; and - the supplier must be ISO27001 certified. There will be a 5 months implementation period, which includes UA testing to ensure the system meets the requirements and training. Implementation services will be completed by the 10 December 2021.. The following Tender documents are available under the "Attachment" area in the eTenderWales portal: - Instructions to Bidders; - Specification; and - Terms and Conditions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-110029
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=110029
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48220000 - Internet and intranet software package

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

72212450 - Time accounting or human resources software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kate.smith@gov.wales
Contact Phone
+44 3000257095

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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