How to win: Applicant Tracking

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The force is looking to procure a new applicant tracking system (ATS) with a view to building upon our current recruitment processes using the latest developments in ATS to provide the best possible journey to our candidates.

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £948,000, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins goods work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar goods contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 28 May 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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