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title: "Applicant Tracking System"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b0fffc7a-6712-4a48-a7a0-4c6a2e95c8c7"
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buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-06"
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# Applicant Tracking System

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b0fffc7a-6712-4a48-a7a0-4c6a2e95c8c7

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has concluded the contracting process for an Applicant Tracking System, aimed at enhancing recruitment services. This procurement falls under the services category and is specifically classified under CPV code 79600000. The contract has been awarded to Tribepad Limited and spans a two-year period, commencing on 21st March 2026 and concluding on 20th March 2028. Conducted through a direct, single-tender action below the threshold, this procurement was completed after the tender period ended on 1st January 2026, with the contract award officially published on 6th March 2026. The procurement is located in Northampton, England, at postal code NN1 1ED.

The tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in recruitment services, fostering potential business growth due to the scale and delivery requirements. With the buyer being a government entity, involvement in this procurement can enhance business credibility and provide a stable revenue stream over the contract period. Tribepad Limited, an SME, has successfully secured this tender, indicating that similar-sized businesses with expertise in applicant tracking systems and recruitment hubs are well-suited for such opportunities in the public sector.

## Notice

2 year agreement for Applicant Tracking System (recruitment hub) - Tribepad

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8881768-1afa-4fa6-a323-e3eebc26ed07 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 Mar 2026 - 20 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £146,080 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £146,080 |
| 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 | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2026 at 13:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8881768-1afa-4fa6-a323-e3eebc26ed07

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8881768-1afa-4fa6-a323-e3eebc26ed07
  6th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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