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title: "Award of Applicant Tracking System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000729521"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND"
published: "2023-05-24"
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# Award of Applicant Tracking System

Buyer: NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000729521

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## Summary

The National Museums Scotland has awarded a contract for an Applicant Tracking System to Talos360 Ltd. The procurement method was direct, with the contract awarded to a single supplier without competition. The tender period runs from May 31, 2023, to May 31, 2024. The contract was signed on May 23, 2023. The tender falls under the services category and is related to recruitment services.

This procurement opportunity from the National Museums Scotland for an Applicant Tracking System offers business growth potential for technology firms specialising in recruitment software. Suppliers with expertise in providing career portal functionalities, automation, customisable workflows, and cyber essential quality standards certification would be well-suited to compete. The contract, awarded without competition, presents an opportunity for suppliers to engage directly with a reputable organisation in the museum sector, offering services related to talent acquisition and onboarding.

## Notice

The RequirementsEssential ATS software with careers portal functionality Automation functionality Customisable workflows to aid in recruitment Integrated hierarchy of organisation with user access scalability A clear candidate journey through application to onboarding Integrated multiposting function with multiple boards/socials including LinkedIn Fully functioning talentpool Full reporting suite with departmental filters/options Ongoing support including but not limited to implementation and deployment/training Proof of any certification/accreditation in regard to cyber essential quality standards. If Cloud based and NMS have controlling access 2 factor authentication would be requiredDesirable Full onboarding platform/microsite Ability to run candidate/new hire checks such as; Right to work/DBS/References etc Video interview functionality Agency management through ATS Any optional sustainability requirements, e.g. the supplier's policy on carbon reduction - travel / sourcing of goods & materials / energy efficiency etc

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY479180 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition. |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 May 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,570 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND |
| Additional buyers | FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE; SASA SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS"); UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 19 |
| Supplier names | ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES; AURION LEARNING; AYRSHIRE RIVERS TRUST; BEN HARROWER CONSULTANCY; BIOMATHEMATICS & STATISTISTICS SCOTLAND; CAPITAL CLEANING SERVICE; COMMON THREAD; COMMON THREAD GROUP; DENTSU CREATIVE, A TRADING DIVISION OF DENTSU; FEEDS & STOVES; HARVEY NASH; HENDERSON LOGGIE; ITS COLD INSIDE; LORIEN RESOURCING; ROBERTSON CONSTRUCTION - CENTRAL WEST; TALOS360; THE DIFFLEY PARTNERSHIP; THE LINES BETWEEN; VENESKY BROWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 24 May 2023 at 09:01 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY479180

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- http://www.hie.co.uk
- http://www.nms.ac.uk/
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/

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