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LinkedIn Talent Solutions Subscription

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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10 Mar 2026 at 15:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives, based in Richmond, England, has completed the award stage for a selective procurement process involving a LinkedIn Talent Solutions Subscription. This procurement falls under the software package and information systems category with a value of £186,655.22. The contract period is set to start on 14 March 2026 and end on 13 March 2029. The award, published on 10 March 2026, sees LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company as the active supplier in this framework agreement call-off. The location for delivery corresponds to postal code TW9 4DU, adhering to the industry classification under CPV 48000000.

This procurement process presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of software packages or information systems, especially those capable of offering similar digital solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can find this opportunity particularly appealing, despite the award being completed, as it sets a precedent for future competitive tenders in similar categories with the National Archives acting as a buyer. While larger entities like LinkedIn Ireland have secured this contract, SMEs should consider engaging with framework agreements to position themselves effectively for upcoming opportunities managed by The National Archives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LinkedIn Talent Solutions Subscription

Notice Description

LinkedIn Talent Solutions Subscription

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/addfe3fd-67b4-43ad-9446-fa20fe7c02d6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£186,655 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£186,655 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Mar 2026 - 13 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 4DU
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINKEDIN IRELAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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