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Recruitment Advertising Services

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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20 Oct 2025 at 10:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Recruitment Advertising Services" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, headquartered in Swindon, England. This process falls under the industry category of recruitment services and was executed through a selective procurement method as a call-off from the G Cloud 14 framework agreement. The award notice, with a total value of £249,510.80, was published on 20th October 2025. The contract is set to run from 25th September 2025 to 24th September 2027 and was awarded to LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company. The primary delivery location for the services is identified by the postal code SN2 1PL. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those capable of leveraging digital platforms for recruitment advertising. SMEs may find this kind of project appealing, given the suitability criteria indicating their eligibility. The contract duration of two years offers sustained business growth opportunities for firms experienced in providing such niche services. Moreover, businesses adept in working within framework agreements will have a strategic advantage in competing for similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

Recruitment Advertising Services

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the supply of a Recruitment Advertising Services. This Call Off contract has been sourced via a shortlist exercise on the G Cloud 14 framework (RM1557.14)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0b1a1936-d7b6-4674-94f0-4931c03b5fce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee5b9886-13d5-48ba-8d2f-e3b199048ede
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

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


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£249,510 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£249,510 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2025 - 24 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINKEDIN IRELAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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