---
title: "Applicant Tracking System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051f0b"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA"
published: "2026-04-02"
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# Applicant Tracking System

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051f0b

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria has initiated a procurement process for an Applicant Tracking System aimed at enhancing their recruitment processes with modern technologies. This procurement is in the tender stage, following an open competitive flexible procedure. The contracting authority, based in Newcastle, UK, aims to contract a service provider within the IT sector, specifically focusing on IT services involving consulting, software development, and internet and support. Businesses interested in submitting proposals should be aware of key deadlines, with the enquiry period concluding on 3rd April 2026 and tender submissions ending on 9th April 2026. The procurement's estimated value is set at £948,000, with further opportunities for contract extensions beyond the initial period ending in December 2030.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in applicant tracking systems and recruitment process optimisation. The open procedure invites participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), providing a level playing field for competitive bids. Participating businesses will benefit not only from the substantial contract value but also from the chance to establish or strengthen a relationship with a sub-central government authority, potentially leading to further engagements. Companies with a track record of innovative and reliable solutions in this domain will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The process involves an accelerated evaluation where top-scoring bidders will have the chance to demonstrate their solutions, which could adjust initial scores and create further opportunities for demonstrating value.

## Notice

The Force is looking to procure a new Applicant Tracking System with a view to building upon our current recruitment processes using the latest developments in ATS to provider the best possible journey to our candidates.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031033-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Jun 2026 - 16 Dec 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £948,000 |
| Lots value | £948,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE12 8EW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | North Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Longbenton & Benton |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne North |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 14:21 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031033-2026
- 13 Mar 2026 at 16:54 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023213-2026
- 22 May 2025 at 15:21 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025246-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031033-2026
  2nd April 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023213-2026
  13th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025246-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1572
  Please complete the attached document and return it to john.bradford@northumbria.police.uk by 12 noon on the 20th June.

## Notice URLs

- https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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