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title: "Education Jobs Board and Applicant Tracking System"
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buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A HR CONNECT)"
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# Education Jobs Board and Applicant Tracking System

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A HR CONNECT)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a304326-207a-45ff-a269-57bda6f66ac9

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## Summary

Kent County Council, trading as HR Connect, has completed the procurement process for an education jobs board and applicant tracking system, with Softcat PLC awarded the contract valued at approximately £1,087,506 GBP. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" and includes delivery across numerous regions, including the United Kingdom and Europe. The contract commenced on 27 February 2026 and is set to conclude on 5 July 2031. The procurement method specified is "Other - ". This award confirms the completion of the tender stage following an initial tender period that ended on 6 February 2026.

This contract creates significant opportunities for companies specialising in software packages and information systems, with the ability to deliver innovative solutions suitable for education and applicant systems. Large enterprises, particularly those with expertise in software development and maintenance, would be well-positioned to benefit from similar procurement opportunities within the government sector. Though this particular contract, awarded to Softcat PLC, did not highlight suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises or voluntary community and social enterprises, it serves as a benchmark for businesses aiming to develop and expand technological solutions in public sectors.

## Notice

Procurement of vendor to supply and maintain an education jobs boards and applicant tracking system

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1129e045-cd3c-449c-9677-2003a7d5c105 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2026 - 5 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,087,506 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,087,506 |
| 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A HR CONNECT) |
| Locality | WEST MALLING |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME19 4YT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent |
| Local authority | Tonbridge and Malling |
| Electoral ward | Kings Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2026 at 14:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1129e045-cd3c-449c-9677-2003a7d5c105

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1129e045-cd3c-449c-9677-2003a7d5c105
  27th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=1012461728
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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