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LinkedIn 2026-2029

DWP

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29 May 2026 at 12:10

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has awarded a contract titled "LinkedIn 2026-2029" to LinkedIn Technology Limited for the provision of LinkedIn recruitment, attraction, and talent-insight services. This process is classified under the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems, with CPV code 48000000. The contract was awarded on 26th May 2026 and will run from 26th May 2026 to 25th May 2029. It includes an option to extend for an additional 12 months, contingent upon internal governance approval. The procurement method used was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, with a completed tender process. The primary delivery locations span the United Kingdom and various international territories.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large businesses, particularly those with expertise in software package delivery and information systems, to expand by engaging in recruitment services that leverage LinkedIn's platform. Although the current agreement is with a large-scale supplier, similar businesses in the industry may find opportunities to align their services with similar future contracts. The value of the contract, initially set at £1,545,916, establishes a substantial commercial engagement, suggesting potential profitability and growth for businesses able to deliver competitive and comprehensive solutions in the domain of digital recruitment and human resources support services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LinkedIn 2026-2029

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of LinkedIn recruitment, attraction and talent-insight services to support DWP recruitment activity. The Call-Off Contract includes an initial term with an option to extend for a further period of up to 12 months, subject to internal governance approval. If extended, the total contract value will be PS1,545,916.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8f14940c-4f15-4b27-9113-1779bbb80849
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de5d286d-d924-418d-92e0-55144b81a880
Current Stage
Award
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,545,916 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,159,437 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 May 2026 - 25 May 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
DWP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
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 TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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