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title: "Recruitment Systems and Pre Employment Services"
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buyer: "CHICHESTER COLLEGE GROUP"
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# Recruitment Systems and Pre Employment Services

Buyer: CHICHESTER COLLEGE GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0695a6

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## Summary

Chichester College Group has concluded an open procurement process under the Procurement Act 2023 for recruitment systems and pre-employment services, aimed at enhancing its recruitment capabilities across various sites. The procurement was divided into two lots: Lot 1 focused on online job board advertising services, while Lot 2 covered online DBS checks and right to work verifications. This contract, valued at GBP 310,000 gross, is designed to improve recruitment efficiency and compliance by integrating services with the Group's Applicant Tracking System. Completed in June 2026, the procurement involved an open procedure and resulted in contracts awarded to INSTINCTIVE TECHNOLOGIES LTD and T4 COMMUNICATIONS UK LIMITED, with performances set to begin on 1st July 2026, continuing until 30th June 2029. The geographical focus spans the United Kingdom, with a strong emphasis on digital integration and user experience enhancement.

This tender represents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for technology and service providers specialising in recruitment platforms, compliance solutions, and digital identity verification. Companies that can offer seamless integration with existing systems, alongside robust support and innovative solutions to enhance user experience and regulatory compliance, will find the procurement landscape favourable. With priority given to quality requirements and added social value, businesses that not only meet these technical criteria but also propose compelling price structures will be well-positioned to compete effectively. The requirements also indicate opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs to participate and offer competitive solutions.

## Notice

Chichester College Group is conducting an open procurement under the Procurement Act 2023 to appoint one or more suppliers to provide recruitment-related systems and pre-employment services. The procurement is divided into two lots: Lot 1: Online job board advertising services to support vacancy promotion, candidate attraction, and performance reporting; Lot 2: Online Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and right to work verification services, including digital identity validation and compliance monitoring. The services must integrate with the Group's Applicant Tracking System (Reach ATS), enabling seamless operation within the recruitment lifecycle. The contract is intended to support the Group's recruitment activity across multiple sites and departments, improving efficiency, user experience, and regulatory compliance.

### Lot Information

Online Job Board Advertising Services

This Lot is for the provision of online job board advertising services to support Chichester College Group's recruitment activity across multiple sites and departments. The appointed Supplier will provide access to a range of job boards and advertising channels, enabling the promotion of vacancies to attract suitable candidates. The service must include integration with the Group's Applicant Tracking System (Reach ATS) to enable job postings, performance monitoring, and reporting to be managed efficiently within the recruitment workflow. The scope includes vacancy advertising, campaign management, performance analytics, and ongoing support.

Online DBS and Right to Work Checking Services

This Lot is for the provision of online pre-employment screening services, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and Right to Work verification. The appointed Supplier will provide a fully digital solution to enable compliant identity verification, DBS processing, and right to work checks, including support for individuals without standard documentation. The solution must integrate with the Group's Applicant Tracking System (Reach ATS), allowing checks, tracking, and renewals to be managed as part of the recruitment process. The scope includes digital identity verification, DBS checks, right to work validation, compliance monitoring, and user support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056430-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £310,000 |
| Lots value | £310,000 |
| Awards value | £310,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHICHESTER COLLEGE GROUP |
| Locality | CHICHESTER |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO19 1SB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Chichester |
| Electoral ward | Chichester Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chichester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | INSTINCTIVE TECHNOLOGIES; T4 COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 79341000 - Advertising services
- 98300000 - Miscellaneous services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2026 at 08:12 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056430-2026
- 11 May 2026 at 11:45 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042962-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056430-2026
  16th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042962-2026
  11th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.chichester.ac.uk/
- http://www.rightcheck.io
- https://reach-ats.com
- https://suppliers.multiquote.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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