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CPT_25_32 - LinkedIn Recruiter licenses

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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07 Apr 2025 at 14:01

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO) has completed the procurement process for a 36-month contract titled "CPT_25_32 - LinkedIn Recruiter licenses". The contract, which falls under the industry category of "License management software package" (CPV code 48218000), was awarded on 25 March 2025. It operates under a single source supplier method and involves a total value of GBP 149,790. The contract period starts on 1 April 2025 and ends on 31 March 2028. The procurement process is in the "Award" stage and the contract aims to provide the NAO with an enterprise package LinkedIn recruiter licence. Services will be executed at the NAO's London office, SW1W 9SP.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in IT and recruitment services, particularly those with expertise in large-scale software packages. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find the contract especially lucrative due to the NAO's suitability criteria favouring SMEs. The focus on providing LinkedIn recruiter licences makes it an attractive opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment technology solutions, offering them a substantial contract in a prestigious public sector organisation.

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Notice Title

CPT_25_32 - LinkedIn Recruiter licenses

Notice Description

This 36 month contract for a LinkedIn recruiter licence - enterprise package has been awarded as a Single Source Supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b73d57cc-da06-487f-ba70-bc2e48f21f9f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68aa915b-dee9-4aed-bc0e-26578a3d66b4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Single source supplier
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£149,790 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£149,790 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 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
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
NAO Central Procurement Team
Contact Email
nao.procurement@nao.org.uk
Contact Phone
02077987000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
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
Pimlico North
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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