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Provision of Linkedin Recruiter and Job Slots licences

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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29 Jan 2026 at 14:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) pertains to the "Provision of Linkedin Recruiter and Job Slots licences" within the market research services industry category. This process has reached the award stage, with LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company being selected as the supplier. The procurement method used is selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at GBP 45,448, covers the period from 8th January 2026 to 7th January 2028, and is located in the United Kingdom. Relevant dates include the end of the tender period on 29th December 2025 and the award date on 19th January 2026.

This tender creates valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment tools and professional networking services to expand their footprint, particularly those with capabilities in managing job postings and labour market analytics. While large-scale enterprises, such as LinkedIn, have been favoured in this instance, service providers offering innovative solutions for workforce insights and recruitment marketing might find potential growth avenues in future opportunities with CCS and similar governmental organisations. Engaging in such public sector tenders could strengthen relationships with key government entities and enhance market positioning.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Linkedin Recruiter and Job Slots licences

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Services (CCS) require licences to access recruitment tools to post jobs and source candidates for CCS roles via Linkedin. LinkedIn Hiring Solutions provides access to the world's largest professional network of 1 Billion+ growing members (37m+ UK based); labour market analytics and workforce planning insights; employer branding and employee value proposition; job board postings and job automation; proactive resourcing candidate search; employee advocacy adverts and recruitment marketing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6f634ad0-9090-4ada-b070-822dd53b676d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb023fb1-5501-48c2-9fa3-2f317d673eb7
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

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,448 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,448 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2026 - 7 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINKEDIN IRELAND

Further Information

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