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CO Recruitment Marketing

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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16 Jan 2026 at 17:38

Summary of the contracting process

Hampshire County Council has recently completed the procurement process titled "CO Recruitment Marketing," focused on advertising and marketing services within the industry category. This project, situated in Winchester, England, was carried out using a direct procurement method through a single tender action. The tender process concluded with an award granted on 18th November 2025, and the service contract spans from 21st November 2025 to 20th November 2026. Located at SO23 8UJ, the procurement stage is presently at the Award phase, with an estimated contract value of £15,300. The awarded supplier for this bespoke contract is LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the advertising and marketing services sector, especially those keen on partnering with public sector entities like Hampshire County Council. The contract's scope, centred around recruitment marketing initiatives, is particularly beneficial for experienced marketing agencies capable of delivering bespoke services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would find this opportunity well-suited due to their flexibility and potential for tailored solutions, providing a platform for business growth and demonstrating capabilities within a high-profile client environment.

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Notice Title

CO Recruitment Marketing

Notice Description

Bespoke contract with LinkedIn for recruitment purposes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c4517476-8f69-469f-ae87-7f7d0e9e2bba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78e14a3c-c1b9-4509-8856-196e5937cb86
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,300 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,300 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
21 Nov 2025 - 20 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8UJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINKEDIN IRELAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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