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20 Jul 2026 at 08:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Student Loans Company Limited involves awarding a contract for "Job Posting & Recruiter License" services, classified under the industry category of job search services. Located in Scotland, United Kingdom, this contract supports the Talent Acquisition team with job posting credits and recruiter licences. The process has reached the award stage, with LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company being selected as the supplier. The total value of the contract is £168,900, with the contract period set to start on 4th August 2026 and end on 3rd August 2031. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender process completed as of June 17th, 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in recruitment and job search services, particularly those capable of providing scalable solutions for large organisations. As a large-scale contract, it suits well-established companies that can offer comprehensive job posting and candidate sourcing capabilities on a significant scale. Businesses looking to partner with public sector organisations like the Student Loans Company can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio and achieve business growth through government procurement avenues.

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Notice Title

Job Posting & Recruiter License

Notice Description

SLC's Talent Acquisition team requires job posting credits and recruiter licences to advertise vacancies and proactively source candidates. This supports the continued delivery of recruitment activity across the organisation. * 12 x Job Slots * 3 x Recruiter Licenses

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6578b248-6eb5-4b94-8520-03d8a1bb53d2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c91816bd-b1d3-439c-9181-6b83030d3c5b
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79611000 - Job search services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£168,900 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£168,900 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2026 - 3 Aug 2031 Over 5 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
STUDENT LOANS COMPANY LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G5 8DF
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Govan
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINKEDIN IRELAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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