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STA LinkedIn

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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05 Feb 2025 at 11:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has completed a procurement process for a LinkedIn subscription service, with the contract awarded to LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company. This procurement pertains to business services, including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, and is classified under the CPV code 79000000. The contract commenced on 8th January 2025 and will end on 7th January 2028, with the service delivered to DCMS's address at 100 Parliament Street, London, SW1A 2BQ, England. The procurement was conducted through a direct procurement method, classified as a single tender action below the threshold, and the total contract value is £158,012.55.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in subscription services, marketing, consulting, and related business services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly encouraged to engage in similar opportunities. The business awarded this contract, LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, exemplifies the suitability of large-scale businesses in this sector, but the nature of the procurement process also makes it accessible for smaller and community-focused businesses to compete for future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

STA LinkedIn

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport requires a LinkedIn subscription service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-912b2367-d143-4ecd-a1f1-064b87e85195
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/782a93a1-aafb-4b13-981c-c03ed4e33346
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£158,012 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£158,012 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2025 - 7 Jan 2028 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
DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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