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title: "Recruitment Management Software - Soft Market Test"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Recruitment Management Software - Soft Market Test

Buyer: HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d29ef174-728c-4ea5-b60a-8df8da25bda2

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## Summary

The Herefordshire Council is currently planning a soft market test for the procurement of a new Recruitment Management Software solution. This initiative aims to replace the existing system and enhance the recruitment processes for the council. The engagement period will close on 20th August 2021. Located in Hereford, West Midlands, the procurement falls under the category of inventory management software, with relevant classifications including human resources software and procurement software.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development and human resources solutions, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Participating in this market test can enable these businesses to showcase their innovative solutions and potentially secure a long-term partnership with Herefordshire Council, contributing to their growth and expansion within the public sector.

## Notice

Hoople Recruitment are considering options for the provision of a new recruitment management solution that would replace the existing system and address the needs of the full range of Herefordshire Council's recruitment requirements. The information provided for this soft market test will help Hoople identify if there are any suitable systems within the market place which meet our requirements and help our decision making process regarding our next steps. Additional information: Hoople Ltd has published this opportunity on the 'Supplying the Southwest Portal'. To view the tender documentation related to this opportunity you will need to register on the portal, if you are not already register with Procontract, and express an interest in the opportunity. To Register with Supplying the Southwest Portal (Procontract) click on the link below or copy and paste the link into your browser address bar; https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/254d7545-8850-486f-9699-3860eca3ed65 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 Aug 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | HEREFORD |
| Post town | Hereford |
| Postcode | HR4 0LE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of |
| Local authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Electoral ward | Widemarsh |
| Westminster constituency | Hereford and South Herefordshire |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48420000 - Facilities management software package and software package suite
- 48430000 - Inventory management software package
- 48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package
- 48490000 - Procurement software package

## Release History

- 20 May 2021 at 07:53 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/254d7545-8850-486f-9699-3860eca3ed65

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/254d7545-8850-486f-9699-3860eca3ed65
  20th May 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Provenance

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