---
title: "DfT Recruitment Ai Sifting Tool"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052b86"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT"
published: "2025-06-03"
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# DfT Recruitment Ai Sifting Tool

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052b86

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## Summary

The Department for Transport, located in London, is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for an artificial intelligence recruitment sifting tool. This initiative falls within the software package and information systems industry category. Aimed at enhancing the recruitment process, the department intends to explore market offerings that align with public sector guidelines. Interested parties can contact Ollie Hughes at the department to access the Expression of Interest documentation before the due date of 27th June 2025. The preliminary market engagement is set to provide insights into this tender process, with future notices expected by 1st August 2025, preparing for contract commencement on 1st October 2025.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the AI and software development sectors, particularly those specialising in tools that streamline and refine recruitment procedures. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in delivering sophisticated and compliant AI solutions stand to benefit greatly from this tender. The Department for Transport is looking for an innovative partner to deliver a solution that not only meets functional requirements but also adheres to stringent governance standards. The projected contract, valued at £150,000, with a possibility of renewal, offers businesses the chance to contribute to a high-impact public sector project and establish a strong presence in the government technology market.

## Notice

The Department wishes to better understand what is available in the market for AI job application sifting tools, particularly with respect to their capability, cost, accuracy, consistency and ability to meet public sector governance and assurance requirements. The Department would also like to better understand the interest among suppliers for working with the Department to provide a tool which would meet requirements developed in light of this EOI and other research.

### Planning Information

For access to the EoI documentation please contact Ollie.Hughes@dft.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029511-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2025 at 12:55 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029511-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029511-2025
  3rd June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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