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LinkedIn Talent Solutions

SUSSEX PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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05 May 2026 at 09:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, has reached the award stage for the contract titled "LinkedIn Talent Solutions," focusing on recruitment services within the industry category. Located in Worthing, United Kingdom, the process utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process was completed with a closing date of 19th March 2026, and the contract period is set from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. The contract has been awarded to LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company for a total value of £45,375.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment and staffing solutions, especially those capable of delivering online talent acquisition platforms. However, it is not open to SMEs or VCSEs, indicating a preference for larger established organisations capable of fulfilling the contract's demands. Companies interested in similar projects may consider aligning themselves with framework agreements and building strong partnerships with public sector entities to enhance their eligibility for such procurements in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LinkedIn Talent Solutions

Notice Description

LinkedIn Job Slots

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-80fd8035-58bb-4796-8aa6-f301456f71e2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab49d9b6-1bed-4858-968f-b8927c22e161
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

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

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,375 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,375 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
SUSSEX PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORTHING
Postcode
BN11 1HS
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINKEDIN IRELAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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