---
title: "Invitation to Tender (\"ITT\") for the provision of Applicant Tracking System Software (\"ATS\")"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054dd0"
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buyer: "NEW COLLEGE SWINDON"
published: "2025-06-16"
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# Invitation to Tender ("ITT") for the provision of Applicant Tracking System Software ("ATS")

Buyer: NEW COLLEGE SWINDON  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054dd0

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## Summary

New College Swindon is currently in the tender stage of procuring an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) software, aiming to enhance their candidate experience and streamline the recruitment process. This procurement falls under the category of software packages and information systems, including educational and administration software. Located in Swindon, United Kingdom, the procurement is managed through an open competition below the threshold, inviting submissions until 13:00 on 12th July 2025. Interested parties should register or log in to the MultiQuote portal to participate. The contract, with potential options and renewals, is set to start on 11th August 2025 and run until 10th August 2028, potentially extending further based on specified conditions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses skilled in software development, particularly those with experience in the education sector or specialising in applicant tracking systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are particularly encouraged to compete due to suitability criteria. The contract gives a 60% emphasis on quality and a 40% emphasis on price, making it particularly attractive for businesses that can provide innovative, user-friendly software solutions prioritising quality service delivery and integration capabilities. This opportunity can facilitate business growth by opening doors to long-term collaboration with an educational institution.

## Notice

Objective based specifications in Schedule 3 1. Enhanced Candidate Experience 2. Streamlined Recruitment Process 3. Seamless System Integration with ITrent 4. Proven Education Sector Expertise 5. Time-to-Hire Improvements 6. User-friendly Interface 7. Reduce Administration Workload 8. Increase Quality-Driven Recruitment

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032767-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Aug 2025 - 10 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEW COLLEGE SWINDON |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN3 1AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Walcot and Park North |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48190000 - Educational software package
- 48219300 - Administration software package
- 48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package
- 48430000 - Inventory management software package
- 48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package
- 72268000 - Software supply services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2025 at 17:48 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032767-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032767-2025
  16th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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