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title: "Provision of a Regional E-Recruitment system"
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# Provision of a Regional E-Recruitment system

Buyer: WIGAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee37886e-0a02-4f36-857b-c5cd2400dc07

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## Summary

The Wigan Council is inviting expressions of interest for the provision of a Regional E-Recruitment system. The procurement process involves a two-stage selective procedure with a tender period ending on 21st August 2023. The contract value is £2,000,000 GBP, with a start date of January 4, 2024, and potential extension options. The procurement is in the award stage, with a contract awarded to inploi and Jobtrain Ltd. The procurement falls under the IT services category and is located in England, United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity for the Regional E-Recruitment system by Wigan Council presents a lucrative chance for businesses in IT services, particularly those experienced in consulting, software development, and support. Small and medium-sized enterprises are well-suited to compete due to the contract's suitability for SMEs. The provision of services focuses on improving recruitment processes, creating growth opportunities for businesses in the technology sector. Businesses interested in website development and applicant tracking systems should consider participating in this tender.

## Notice

Provision of a Regional E-Recruitment system Expressions of Interest are sought for the replacement E-recruitment system for the Greater Manchester Collaboration. Expressions of Interest must be made by completing a Supplier Questionnaire (SQ) via the Councils procurement portal - the Chest (https://www.the-chest.org.uk/) We are tendering to procure replacements for the start of implementation in January 2024 with a go live of early June 2024. The current contracts with our website and ATS providers are ending in August 2024. The contract will be for a period of 4 years with an option to extend for a further 2 x 24 months. The contract will be divided into 2 lots - 1 for a Careers and Recruitment Website (Lot 1) and the other for an Applicant Tracking System (Lot 2). A two-stage procurement process is proposed for the tender is as follows: Stage One will invite suppliers to express interest against a Supplier Questionnaire (SQ). A minimum of 5 (five) applicants will be shortlisted to stage two. Stage Two will invite tenders from the shortlisted applicants.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d7a7953-deb5-40a5-9e55-6819d5de2f6e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2024 - 2 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £754,056 |
| 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 | WIGAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIGAN |
| Post town | Wigan |
| Postcode | WN1 1YN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Wigan |
| Electoral ward | Wigan Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wigan |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | INPLOI; JOBTRAIN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2024 at 13:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d7a7953-deb5-40a5-9e55-6819d5de2f6e
- 21 Jul 2023 at 14:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34e69058-ab7f-4d8a-b7ce-183d06cb7be4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d7a7953-deb5-40a5-9e55-6819d5de2f6e
  16th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34e69058-ab7f-4d8a-b7ce-183d06cb7be4
  21st July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d217ed56-4526-ee11-8123-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21
  The Expression of Interest documents are available by registering on the Chest portal - see link to advert.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wigan.gov.uk/
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

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