II.1)
Scope of the procurement
eRecruitment Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
Reference number:
UOE/2023/054/LJ
72263000
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Software implementation services
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
The University of Exeter is looking for a partner to provide an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) SaaS solution to underpin our Recruitment process for academic and professional staff.
The University has around 6,000 colleagues from 180 different countries, we offer a diverse and engaging environment in which to work. We aim to provide employment opportunities which meet our business needs and match our employment standards and shared University values.
Our recruitment process advertises around 2000 roles p.a. and has around 22000 applicants for these positions.
Any new IT system will;
• improve user experience for candidates and recruitment managers,
• will provide self-service options for all users, enhancing our ability to capture talent in, and
• will provide comprehensive reporting to give senior level visibility for recruitment.
The intention is to award a single contract for an initial three year fixed term, with two further optional periods of 12months.
II.1.5)
Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 150000.00
GBP
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
no
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
48000000
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Software package and information systems
72263000
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Software implementation services
48450000
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Time accounting or human resources software package
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK -
SOUTH WEST (ENGLAND)
Main site or place of performance:
Exeter
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
The University of Exeter is looking for a partner to provide an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) SaaS solution to underpin our Recruitment process for academic and professional staff.
The University of Exeter has around 6,000 colleagues from 180 different countries, and we offer a diverse and engaging environment in which to work. We aim to provide employment opportunities which meet our business needs and match our employment standards along with our shared University values.
Our recruitment process advertises around 2000 roles per year and has around 22000 applicants for these positions.
It is apparent that our Recruitment process needs to be supported by a robust IT system that meets the requirements of key stakeholders.
Amongst other capabilities, any new IT system will;
• improve user experience for candidates (currently impacting our employer
brand) and for recruitment managers,
• will provide self-service options for all users, will enhance our ability to capture talent in competitive markets, and
• will provide comprehensive reporting to give senior level visibility of the recruitment process.
We intend to award a contract to a single supplier for the provision of the required eRecruitment Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
The intention is to award a contract for an initial three (3) year fixed term, with two (2) further optional extension periods of 12months each
The selected supplier will be required to implement, host, support / maintain, and manage the lifecycle of the proposed solution over the duration of the contract to deliver on the University’s stated requirements in full.
The full tender pack is available via the University of Exeter eTendering portal as per this link; https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UOE
Bidders can ask clarification questions via the portal, and ultimately submit their tender response when ready to do so. The deadline for submissions is 17:00hrs on Wednesady 10th April 2024.
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
Value excluding VAT: 150000.00
GBP
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:
36
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
Contract will need to be renewed at the end of the initial term, or further option extension periods should these be taken up.
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
no
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
no
II.2.13)
Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
no