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Award

19 Jun 2026 at 10:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has completed a selective procurement process, awarding a contract to LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company for software-related services under the CPV classification code 72260000. The procurement involves the renewal of a LinkedIn package, including recruiter licences, job slots, and multinational premium career pages, amounting to £584,010. The contract spans from 24 May 2026 to 23 May 2029, ensuring service continuity after the current contract ends on 23 May 2026. The services will be provided in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method was a call-off from a framework agreement, with the award being active as of 22 May 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in software-related services and digital recruitment solutions to explore similar agreements in the public sector. Large firms with the capability to provide comprehensive digital platforms and recruitment solutions will find themselves well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Although the FCA has not indicated specific suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, staying informed of such procurement opportunities can guide strategic business growth, particularly in the digital and recruitment service sectors.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

LinkedIn 2026-29

Notice Description

We are renewing our package with LinkedIn and have agreed a 3 year package which will include x3 recruiter licences, 60 job slots and careers pages multinational premium. The current contract expires 24th May 2026 so ideally look to have this start from this date to allow continuity of our LinkedIn account this will run for 3 years until 23rd May 2029.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4c16d349-ba34-4d0f-8e6d-49876d43b945
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddfbeb48-75df-4a7a-aa45-1d69ca402db9
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£591,494 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£584,010 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 May 2026 - 23 May 2029 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
FCA
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINKEDIN IRELAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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