---
title: "Applicant Tracking System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067312"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CHESHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-03-24"
---

# Applicant Tracking System

Buyer: CHESHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067312

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Applicant Tracking System" was conducted by Cheshire Fire Authority, located in Winsford, Cheshire, United Kingdom. This contract, classified under IT services such as consulting, software development, and support, concluded with an award on 9th March 2026, valued at GBP 70,000. The process adhered to the legal basis of directive 32014L0024 and involved a limited procurement method, specifically a direct award under the G Cloud framework as only one supplier met all requirements. The industry category pertains to IT services, with the procurement tied to services and focused on a recruitment vacancy tracking system. The procurement stage is complete, with Cheshire Fire Authority having selected Talos 360 Ltd, based in Warrington, as the supplier.

This procurement opportunity offers considerable potential for businesses in the IT sector, particularly those specialising in software solutions, as evidenced by the successful bid from an SME, Talos 360 Ltd. The direct award process under the G Cloud framework suggests that future tenders may present further opportunities for tech-focused firms capable of meeting stringent requirements swiftly. Businesses with expertise in developing and supporting applicant tracking systems or similar digital recruitment solutions could leverage such opportunities to expand their market presence within the public sector. Given the procurement method's rationale, companies able to provide tailored, competitive solutions with clear advantages may secure contracts without prior competition.

## Notice

Applicant Tracking System for Recruitment vacancies

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award under G Cloud as only one supplier met all requirements

### Procurement Information

Using G Cloud 14 supplier sift produced just one supplier who met our requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026958-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £70,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | WINSFORD, CHESHIRE |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW7 2FQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Winsford Over & Verdin |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Cheshire |
| Delivery location | TLD6 Cheshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TALOS 360 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2026 at 15:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026958-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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