Award

Recruiter Licences

O F W A T

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Recruiter Licences" was conducted by O F W A T, located at 7 Hill Street, Birmingham, England. This process falls under the IT software package category with CPV code 48517000. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender stage has been completed, with the award status marked as active from 28th February 2025 to 28th February 2027. The procurement stage updated as of 17th October 2025 highlights that the award was valued at £161,040 and was issued to LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company. The delivery location is within Birmingham, with postcode B5 4UA.

This procurement presents opportunities for large-scale companies supplying IT software solutions, particularly those experienced in software that supports recruiting processes. Smaller enterprises, such as SMEs and VCSEs, may not find this tender well-suited given the nature and scale of the requirements. Engaging in such contracts could facilitate business growth by reinforcing market presence and fostering ongoing relationships with prominent government bodies like O F W A T. Suppliers engaging in similar frameworks might find aligning with such high-value procurement advantageous for expanding their service portfolios and enhancing credibility among public sector clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Recruiter Licences

Notice Description

Recruiter Licences

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-80a86b3f-15f1-4dd4-b669-c10c477f5520
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cc67a04-b06e-498a-b48a-745dd13fbd17
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

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£161,040 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
28 Feb 2025 - 28 Feb 2027 2-3 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
O F W A T
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B5 4UA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINKEDIN IRELAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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