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DDaT25421: LinkedIn Talent Insights Licenses

ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ

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17 Dec 2025 at 17:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has concluded a procurement process for LinkedIn Talent Insights Licenses under the CCS G-Cloud 14 framework. Coordinated by ICS on behalf of DSIT and DESNZ, this procurement falls within the software package and information systems category and spans multiple locations including the United Kingdom and foreign territories. The procurement method was selective, invoking a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract awarded on 12th December 2025 and valid until 11th December 2028. The contract value is GBP 56,550, marking the completion of the award stage of the procurement cycle.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software solutions and information systems, as the procurement ensures broad applicability across various global locations. Organisations with capabilities to deliver software services partnered effectively with large-scale suppliers like LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, illustrating potential collaboration opportunities and benefits in tapping into major supplier networks. Companies seeking to expand into public sector contracts will find this tender particularly appealing, given its framework-based structure, allowing established SMEs to align with governmental requirements seamlessly.

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Notice Title

DDaT25421: LinkedIn Talent Insights Licenses

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) had a requirement for the provision of LinkedIn Talent Insights Licences. This procurement is being concluded under the CCS G-Cloud 14 (RM1557.14) framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0f9b5d8f-f125-4c53-a1f5-285cec6db6cf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05919689-882e-4960-ad42-fcd22839eb87
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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
£56,550 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,550 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2025 - 11 Dec 2028 3-4 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
ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
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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