--- title: "Civil Service Jobs Platform" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-69b28a02-8503-4904-a803-80ab80ff4aef" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-69b28a02-8503-4904-a803-80ab80ff4aef" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-69b28a02-8503-4904-a803-80ab80ff4aef.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-69b28a02-8503-4904-a803-80ab80ff4aef.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CABINET OFFICE" published: "2026-01-27" --- # Civil Service Jobs Platform Buyer: CABINET OFFICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-69b28a02-8503-4904-a803-80ab80ff4aef [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-69b28a02-8503-4904-a803-80ab80ff4aef) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-69b28a02-8503-4904-a803-80ab80ff4aef.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the Civil Service Jobs Platform, initiated by the Cabinet Office, is a significant contracting opportunity in the United Kingdom, focusing on platform interconnectivity software development within the services sector. The contract has been awarded to Ernst & Young LLP as of 12th July 2024 and was officially published on 14th October 2024. This restricted procedure tender, denoted as a selective procurement method, had an end date of 8th January 2024 for the tendering phase. It encompasses a five-year initial contract period starting on 12th September 2024, with the possibility of two one-year extensions, making it crucial for long-term strategic planning. The procurement supports government-wide strategies, including the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and the Declaration on Government Reform. This tender represents a growth opportunity for businesses specialised in digital recruitment platforms and software development services, particularly those that can ensure platform interconnectivity. The contract's significant value and scope provide a stable revenue stream for the winning supplier. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), were considered suitable for this procurement, underscoring inclusivity in bidding opportunities. The demand for improving recruitment processes and user experience calls for innovative solutions and expertise, making this an ideal opportunity for businesses capable of delivering sophisticated, scalable recruitment technology solutions. ## Notice The procurement was for the provision of the Civil Service Jobs Platform The Civil Service Jobs digital platform (Applicant Tracking System or ATS) is the principal digital recruitment platform for: the Government Recruitment Service (GRS), our central operational recruitment service and its customers; Government departments who use GRS services; and Departments who don't use GRS services, but subscribe to Civil Service Jobs Government-affiliated non-departmental public bodies and Arm's Length Bodies. Civil Service Jobs enables candidates to apply for jobs and vacancy holders to manage recruitment from advert to job offer. It is integral to cross-government recruitment activity; delivering 70% of Civil Service recruitment, with 100% of roles advertised through CS Jobs and 211 organisations using the service. Government People Group (GPG) will replace the current platform to align with, and deliver, key cross-government strategies, including the Declaration on Government Reform and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 22-25. We want the next generation of Civil Service Jobs to resolve some of our biggest recruitment challenges: improving time to hire, standardising much of our recruitment processes, and giving our users a more intuitive user experience. The duration of the contract will be for an initial term of 5 years, with an option for the Authority to extend for up to two further years (exercisable in two optional extensions, each of up to 1 year). There are also certain optional services that can be instructed by the Authority at its discretion under the contract, as described in the procurement documents. Additional information: Contract details have been modified. Modification details are as follows: Change to contract end date and reduction in total contract value. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fc60e47-98ac-4796-95ae-531dcde431a5 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 Jul 2024 | | Contract period | 11 Sep 2024 - 31 Jan 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £8,000,000 | | 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 | CABINET OFFICE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 2AS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ERNST & YOUNG | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72212211 - Platform interconnectivity software development services ## Release History - 27 Jan 2026 at 10:01 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fc60e47-98ac-4796-95ae-531dcde431a5 - 15 Oct 2024 at 13:43 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fc60e47-98ac-4796-95ae-531dcde431a5 - 15 Oct 2024 at 13:35 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fc60e47-98ac-4796-95ae-531dcde431a5 - 14 Oct 2024 at 13:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fc60e47-98ac-4796-95ae-531dcde431a5 - 13 Sep 2023 at 15:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3244d35-885a-4c32-a30a-eaaacce4eeea ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fc60e47-98ac-4796-95ae-531dcde431a5 27th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3244d35-885a-4c32-a30a-eaaacce4eeea 13th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e9c33acf-773a-47f5-ae17-8f2a3e909ac3 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c59b61d5-2db7-42ee-b09f-e4205470c0fe ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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