Award

Award of Applicant Tracking System

NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND

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Award

24 May 2023 at 09:01

Summary of the contracting process

The National Museums Scotland has awarded a contract for an Applicant Tracking System to Talos360 Ltd. The procurement method was direct, with the contract awarded to a single supplier without competition. The tender period runs from May 31, 2023, to May 31, 2024. The contract was signed on May 23, 2023. The tender falls under the services category and is related to recruitment services.

This procurement opportunity from the National Museums Scotland for an Applicant Tracking System offers business growth potential for technology firms specialising in recruitment software. Suppliers with expertise in providing career portal functionalities, automation, customisable workflows, and cyber essential quality standards certification would be well-suited to compete. The contract, awarded without competition, presents an opportunity for suppliers to engage directly with a reputable organisation in the museum sector, offering services related to talent acquisition and onboarding.

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Notice Title

Award of Applicant Tracking System

Notice Description

The RequirementsEssential ATS software with careers portal functionality Automation functionality Customisable workflows to aid in recruitment Integrated hierarchy of organisation with user access scalability A clear candidate journey through application to onboarding Integrated multiposting function with multiple boards/socials including LinkedIn Fully functioning talentpool Full reporting suite with departmental filters/options Ongoing support including but not limited to implementation and deployment/training Proof of any certification/accreditation in regard to cyber essential quality standards. If Cloud based and NMS have controlling access 2 factor authentication would be requiredDesirable Full onboarding platform/microsite Ability to run candidate/new hire checks such as; Right to work/DBS/References etc Video interview functionality Agency management through ATS Any optional sustainability requirements, e.g. the supplier's policy on carbon reduction - travel / sourcing of goods & materials / energy efficiency etc

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000729521
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY479180
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition.
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,570 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND
Additional Buyers

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE

SASA SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

Contact Name
Finance Procurement Office, PCF, IT, People Department, Procurement, Procurement Services Division, Purchasing, Technical Services
Contact Email
con.church@glasgow.ac.uk, j.harper@nms.ac.uk, mark.frater@sasa.gov.scot, ope.ore@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312757454, +44 1412420133, +44 1413305025, +44 1414686024, +44 1463383084, +44 3000676000, +44 3001230900, +441312448890, 01312474223

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EA
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
19
Supplier Names

ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES

AURION LEARNING

AYRSHIRE RIVERS TRUST

BEN HARROWER CONSULTANCY

BIOMATHEMATICS & STATISTISTICS SCOTLAND

CAPITAL CLEANING SERVICE

COMMON THREAD

COMMON THREAD GROUP

DENTSU CREATIVE, A TRADING DIVISION OF DENTSU

FEEDS & STOVES

HARVEY NASH

HENDERSON LOGGIE

ITS COLD INSIDE

LORIEN RESOURCING

ROBERTSON CONSTRUCTION - CENTRAL WEST

TALOS360

THE DIFFLEY PARTNERSHIP

THE LINES BETWEEN

VENESKY BROWN

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