--- title: "Procurement of Applicant Tracking System for Salvation Army Housing Association" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06e064" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06e064" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06e064.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06e064.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SALVATION ARMY HOUSING ASSOCIATION" published: "2026-08-10" --- # Procurement of Applicant Tracking System for Salvation Army Housing Association Buyer: SALVATION ARMY HOUSING ASSOCIATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e064 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06e064) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06e064.json) ## Summary The Salvation Army Housing Association is currently in the tender stage for an open procurement process to acquire a modern Applicant Tracking System (ATS). This contract, with the reference ID 2026-013, aims to enhance recruitment efficiency by supporting the full recruitment lifecycle from vacancy creation to onboarding. The procurement is set in the United Kingdom, specifically Bolton, and falls within the services industry category with the classification of software supply services (CPV code 72268000). The tender process is open, with submissions to be made by the 4th of September 2026, and enquiries closing on the 21st of August 2026. The contract will run from November 2026 for three years, with the possibility of a renewal for an additional 36 months. This tender presents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in recruitment technology and software solutions. Companies equipped to provide comprehensive, integrated ATS solutions that improve recruitment workflows, candidate communication, and analytics would be well-suited to compete. The successful bidder will gain a foothold in the public sector market, also having the chance to demonstrate system capabilities in areas such as data protection and integration with existing HR systems. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, and the open competition format further broadens opportunities for business growth by welcoming diverse and innovative solutions from a range of potential suppliers. ## Notice Salvation Army Homes is seeking to procure a modern Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to support the full recruitment lifecycle, from vacancy creation and candidate attraction through to selection, offer management and onboarding. The solution will improve recruitment efficiency, reduce manual administration, enhance reporting capabilities and support the organisation's recruitment objectives and values. The ATS must provide an intuitive and accessible experience for candidates, recruiters and hiring managers, supporting recruitment activity across multiple channels including the organisation's website, LinkedIn and job boards. The system should streamline recruitment workflows, improve communication with candidates, enable effective candidate assessment and help build a high-quality talent pool. The solution must provide comprehensive management information and reporting, including recruitment performance metrics, candidate source tracking, vacancy analytics and time-to-hire reporting. Integration with HR systems, communication tools, document management platforms, job boards and business intelligence solutions is required. The system must also support data protection, security, retention and archiving requirements. The contract will include implementation, data migration from the current system, configuration, testing, training, go-live support and ongoing system support and maintenance. Suppliers will be expected to demonstrate how they will deliver a smooth transition with minimal disruption to ongoing recruitment activity while providing responsive support and continuous system improvement throughout the contract term. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: It is intended that the Contracts will commence in November 2026 and run for a period of three years with the option for renewal, as decided by the Contracting Authority, for an extension of up to 36 months, subject to satisfactory reviews based upon performance and quality of service and delivery. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075834-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Nov 2026 - 15 Nov 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £75,000 | | Lots value | £75,000 | | 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 | SALVATION ARMY HOUSING ASSOCIATION | | Locality | BOLTON | | Post town | Bolton | | Postcode | BL1 1RZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West | | Local authority | Bolton | | Electoral ward | Queens Park & Central | | Westminster constituency | Bolton North East | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72268000 - Software supply services ## Release History - 10 Aug 2026 at 14:29 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075834-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075834-2026 10th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=650723 2026-013-ITT - Volume 1_V1 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=650724 2026-013-ITT - Volume 2_V1 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=650725 2026-013-ITT - Volume 3_V1 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=650726 Appendix 3_ Pricing document - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=650727 Appendix 1_ Specification - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=650728 Appendix 2_ Functional Requirements ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/ - https://www.salvationarmyhomes.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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