Award

Hiring Solutions

INFECTED BLOOD COMPENSATION AUTHORITY

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Award

06 Jan 2026 at 10:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Infected Blood Compensation Authority has recently awarded a contract for "Hiring Solutions," specifically for access to LinkedIn Hiring Solutions and Talent Insights software. This public procurement falls under the "Software package and information systems" category, with a contract value of £23,768.03. The contract spans from 8th December 2025 to 7th June 2026, demonstrating a focus on services procurement. The procurement process utilised was a direct single tender action (below threshold). The contracting authority, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, has completed this award stage and selected LinkedIn as the supplier, officially marking the award on 5th December 2025.

This procurement offers an invaluable opportunity for businesses within the software services industry to explore potential collaborations or services that align with public sector needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) could find the marketplace particularly accommodating, given the procurement's openness to such organisations. Firms focusing on software solutions and talent management tools could leverage this contract to establish a foothold or strengthen their presence in public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

Hiring Solutions

Notice Description

Access to LinkedIn Hiring Solutions and Talent Insights software

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-46971972-be00-4f00-adaa-917290d29433
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4160b49-578a-4cb3-b2c6-ef5d50013d84
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£23,768 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,768 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Dec 2025 - 4 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INFECTED BLOOD COMPENSATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE98 1XY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Lobley Hill and Bensham
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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