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08 Jun 2026 at 16:20

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "LinkedIn Enterprise Renewal" was conducted by CPS, a buyer located in London, England. This procurement falls under the services category within the CPV classification 48900000 for miscellaneous software package and computer systems. The process involved a direct award to LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, valued at £801,038.24, for a three-year contract starting on 10th June 2026, ending on 9th June 2029. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase as of 8th June 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth for businesses capable of forming strategic partnerships for digital recruitment solutions. Particularly, companies that can offer value-added services or innovative solutions in digital advertising and recruitment could benefit from such partnerships with major platforms like LinkedIn. However, the contract is less suited for SMEs and social enterprises as indicated by its categorisation. Those businesses already engaged in or aspiring to enter the field of recruitment marketing solutions stand to gain advantageous leverage through such expansive digital platforms.

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Notice Title

LinkedIn Enterprise Renewal

Notice Description

Direct award to sole supplier, LinkedIn, for access to their LinkedIn Enterprise programme for three years. Access to this programme is required by the Recruitment Marketing team for advertising recruitment campaigns through the LinkedIn platform.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-74b740a4-e49e-4535-9ab7-a8c56e1716b6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c854edac-c061-4f79-bc4f-d08c3037d868
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£801,038 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£801,038 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2026 - 9 Jun 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
CPS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9EA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINKEDIN IRELAND

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