---
title: "Applicant Tracking"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069070"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA"
published: "2026-05-01"
---

# Applicant Tracking

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069070

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria is inviting tenders for the procurement of a new applicant tracking system (ATS) under the title "Applicant Tracking". This competitive procedure is structured as a three-stage process and falls under the goods category, focusing on software and information systems, with an estimated value of £1,059,600. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 28th May 2026. The procurement will be executed through an open procurement method, and successful bidders will commence their contract on 20th October 2026, with the possibility of two optional 12-month extensions. The project is located in the UKC region, Newcastle, United Kingdom, and has a contract period end date set for 21st April 2031.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in software development and information system solutions to engage with the public sector and build a substantial, long-term relationship. Companies offering cutting-edge recruitment technologies will find this especially appealing, as the tender focuses on enhancing the recruitment process for Northumbria police with advanced ATS capabilities. The process prioritises both price and quality, with a significant emphasis on quality. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, promising a level playing field in the competitive bidding process.

## Notice

The force is looking to procure a new applicant tracking system (ATS) with a view to building upon our current recruitment processes using the latest developments in ATS to provide the best possible journey to our candidates.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040580-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Oct 2026 - 21 Apr 2031 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 1 May 2026 at 13:23 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040580-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040580-2026
  1st May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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