Award

Applicant Tracking System

TRANSPORT FOR WALES

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

31 Jan 2025 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

22 Aug 2024 at 00:00

Tender

26 Jul 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales has awarded a contract for an Applicant Tracking System (HR Applicant Tracking System / Software) as part of their procurement process under the general public services category. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure and is geared towards service provision within the UKL region. Key dates include the initial tender announcement on 26th July 2024, with the tender submission deadline extended to 9th September 2024 due to the August bank holiday. The contract was awarded on 24th January 2025, and is currently active. The main buyer is Transport for Wales, located in Pontypridd, and the supplier awarded the contract is EARCU LTD based in Harpenden.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in HR software solutions, particularly those offering advanced tracking systems that can enhance recruitment processes. Companies with expertise in providing high-quality software solutions will be well-suited to compete in such tenders, as the award criteria placed a strong emphasis on quality over price, with a weightage of 70% for quality. Additionally, businesses looking to expand their presence in the public sector and establish partnerships with influential government bodies like Transport for Wales will find this procurement process beneficial for their growth and visibility in the industry.

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Notice Title

Applicant Tracking System

Notice Description

HR Applicant Tracking System / Software

Lot Information

Lot 1

HR Applicant Tracking System. Please review to the ITT pack for full details

Renewal: 2 x 12 month optional extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-143320
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=143320
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
Large

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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
luke.ashman@tfwrail.wales
Contact Phone
+44 2921673434

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 4TH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EARCU

Further Information

Notice Documents

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