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title: "ID 3481046 - DfC - Provision of a Virtual Recruitment Platform"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02bd7e"
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# ID 3481046 - DfC - Provision of a Virtual Recruitment Platform

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES, EMPLOYER SERVICES BRANCH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02bd7e

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## Summary

The Department for Communities, Employer Services Branch is conducting a public procurement process for the provision of a Virtual Recruitment Platform, identified as ID 3481046, in the information technology services industry. This procurement falls under the classification of IT services covering consulting, software development, Internet, and support (CPV code 72000000). The process, initiated on September 21, 2021, is currently complete, with the contract awarded to VidCruiter for a total amount of £230,996.25. The initial term of the contract is for two years, with a possible extension of one additional year based on performance and demand for services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering software development and technical consultancy. Suppliers that can enhance recruitment experiences through innovative virtual platforms are likely to succeed. The public sector's ongoing need for digital solutions, especially in the context of adapting to Covid-19 restrictions, makes this an excellent avenue for growth for SMEs and larger firms alike involved in technological innovation and service delivery.

## Notice

DfC wish to procure the services of a provider of a virtual recruitment platform to deliver recruitment events of varying sizes, over an initial period of 2 years (with the option to extend the contract subject to satisfactory performance, demand for service, and budgetary provision for a further 1 year). Virtual recruitment events will be an alternative to face to face events when those are unfeasible due to Covid-19 restrictions, but will complement the face to face Departmental offer when Covid-19 restrictions are eased. Please see the document entitled "ID 3481046 - Specification Schedule" for full details of the requirement.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

DfC wish to procure the services of a provider of a virtual recruitment platform to deliver recruitment events of varying sizes, over an initial period of 2 years (with the option to extend the contract subject to satisfactory performance, demand for service, and budgetary provision for a further 1 year). Virtual recruitment events will be an alternative to face to face events when those are unfeasible due to Covid-19 restrictions, but will complement the face to face Departmental offer when Covid-19 restrictions are eased. Please see the document entitled "ID 3481046 - Specification Schedule" for full details of the requirement.

Options: After the initial contract period of 2 years there is one optional extension period of 1 year

Renewal: This contract will be potentially be due to be re-procured after 2-3 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023438-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £242,377 |
| Lots value | £242,377 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £230,996 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES, EMPLOYER SERVICES BRANCH |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT1 1DD |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products
- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 21 Sep 2021 at 10:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023438-2021
- 18 Jun 2021 at 09:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013835-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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