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Provision of LinkedIn Recruiter Licenses

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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14 Apr 2026 at 10:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO), based in Newport, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for the provision of LinkedIn Recruiter Licenses and LinkedIn Job Advertising Slots, with a three-year renewal period. This procurement, classified under the IT software package category (CPV: 48517000), was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 7 March 2026 and will continue until 6 March 2029, with a total value of £48,750 GBP. This tender reached the award stage on 7 March 2026, and Linkedln Ireland was chosen as the supplier.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in IT and software solutions to secure similar contracts by offering competitive services in digital recruitment tools and advertising platforms. Companies with expertise in providing software packages for professional networking and recruitment would particularly benefit from pursuing contracts like this. Although this tender was not specifically geared towards SMEs or VCSEs, organisations in related industries should consider leveraging framework agreements to expand their business within public procurement domains.

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Notice Title

Provision of LinkedIn Recruiter Licenses

Notice Description

LinkedIn Recruiter licence and LinkedIn Job Advertising Slots for a 3-year renewal

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9b69d6eb-a1bf-42d4-89ef-29750df3b2b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a8ef3c3-2d7b-4309-81b7-acb07ef867a7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Mar 2026 - 6 Mar 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
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8QQ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINKEDLN IRELAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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