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title: "AT1486 - HR Recruitment and Applicant Tracking System"
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# AT1486 - HR Recruitment and Applicant Tracking System

Buyer: LUTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-217ca175-89bb-403c-b628-8d44d137d03f

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## Summary

The public procurement contract titled "AT1486 - HR Recruitment and Applicant Tracking System" was awarded by Luton Borough Council to facilitate recruitment and onboarding processes. Classified under the industry category of "Software package and information systems," this direct award contract involves delivering goods within England. The procurement process reached the award stage on 27th February 2026, preceding the start of the contract period on 2nd March 2026, which will continue until 1st March 2030. The total contract value is £242,786. The procurement required a direct method due to specific requirements necessitated by Luton Council, marking the conclusion of the tender period on 2nd February 2026.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for software providers with expertise in recruitment solutions. Businesses that are classified as SMEs might find similar future opportunities highly suitable, as the procurement process encourages participation from smaller enterprises. Tribepad Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Sheffield, successfully secured the contract, indicating potential opportunities for similar companies specialising in innovative software systems. By aligning with the requirements expressed by public sector buyers such as Luton Council, enterprises can better position themselves in upcoming tenders within the public sector focused on digitalisation and efficient candidate management systems.

## Notice

Software to facilitate the recruitment and onboarding of candidates for Luton Borough Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7405ee9-6505-41e2-ba79-fc94cdf1c0ce |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £242,786 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £242,786 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LUTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRIBEPAD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2026 at 16:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7405ee9-6505-41e2-ba79-fc94cdf1c0ce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7405ee9-6505-41e2-ba79-fc94cdf1c0ce
  27th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.luton.gov.uk

## Provenance

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