HCC - 11/24 - Pre-Procurement Market Engagement for the Provision of an Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

The Council currently holds a contract for a recruitment platform that supports the entire recruitment process. This contract is valid until 31 March 2025, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months, until 31 March 2026.The current provider has been in place since 2012. In addition to the core service offering, the Council enjoys several extra features, including the creation of an efficient career site, integration with other HR software, SMS capabilities, and Single Sign-On functionality. The Council is interested in exploring options for an applicant tracking system (ATS) specifically for permanent recruitment, with the potential to also include a technology solution from the same provider for managing agency preferred supplier lists (PSLs). The exploration aims to ensure that the system currently in place remains relevant, keeps up with recruitment technology trends, meets the needs of all stakeholders, while continuing to deliver value for money to the Council.