--- title: "HCC - 05/25 - The Provision of an Applicant Tracking System" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051622" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051622" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051622.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051622.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-09-23" --- # HCC - 05/25 - The Provision of an Applicant Tracking System Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051622 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051622) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051622.json) ## Summary Hertfordshire County Council has concluded the procurement process for the provision of an Applicant Tracking System, awarding the contract to Tribepad Limited. This project, primarily targeting IT and recruitment services, is categorised under computer-related and software package services. Located in Hertford, UK, the Hertfordshire County Council operates as a sub-central government authority. The procurement process was competitive and utilised a flexible procedure, encompassing a multistage assessment. Key procurement milestones included tender submissions by 27th June 2025, the award decision towards the end of August 2025, and the contract commencement on 30th September 2025, with an initial term extending to April 2028. The contract includes provisions for renewal, potentially extending the engagement until April 2030. Critical decision dates were established with the contract signing occurring on 19th September 2025. This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those familiar with developing and managing applicant tracking systems. Given the project's focus on innovation and system capabilities, businesses that excel in offering user-friendly, automated processes, and software development stand to benefit greatly. The successful completion of this contract could serve as a valuable reference for future work within the public sector, as the system tends to adapt to evolving local government structures and priorities. The contract was open to competition, and the multistage procurement approach favoured organisations capable of illustrating superior system capabilities and innovative solutions in a governmental context. ## Notice Hertfordshire County Council went out to Procurement for the Provision of an Applicant Tracking System. This is a UK7 Contract Details Notice and this opportunity has now closed. ### Lot Information Lot LOT-0001 Renewal: The core Contract Periods is two (2) years and six (6) months with the option to extend for up to two (2) further years ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058749-2025 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 27 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 Aug 2025 | | Contract period | 29 Sep 2025 - 1 Apr 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £450,000 | | Lots value | £450,000 | | Awards value | £200,000 | | Contracts value | £450,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | HERTFORD | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG13 8DQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire | | Local authority | East Hertfordshire | | Electoral ward | Hertford Castle | | Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford | | Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | TRIBEPAD | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72500000 - Computer-related services - 79600000 - Recruitment services ## Release History - 23 Sep 2025 at 08:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058749-2025 - 21 Aug 2025 at 14:54 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050614-2025 - 18 Aug 2025 at 15:28 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049614-2025 - 13 Jun 2025 at 10:46 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032227-2025 - 12 Jun 2025 at 15:30 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032066-2025 - 11 Jun 2025 at 17:08 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031699-2025 - 16 May 2025 at 15:27 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022377-2025 - 16 May 2025 at 14:33 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022334-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058749-2025 23rd September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050614-2025 21st August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049614-2025 18th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032227-2025 13th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032066-2025 12th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031699-2025 11th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022377-2025 16th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022334-2025 16th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home Please either register or log in to the above web address, and then 'express interest' and 'opt in' in order to view the full set of documentation relating to this tender opportunity ## Notice URLs - http://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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