Award

DDaT25145 - Talent Attraction Products

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

21 Apr 2026 at 08:54

Award

29 Apr 2025 at 12:57

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has concluded the procurement process for the Talent Attraction Products under the CCS G-Cloud 14 framework. The procurement, classified under software package and information systems, is focused on goods. Located in Swindon, England, the buying organisation completed the selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 15th April 2025 to 14th April 2027, with the award stage being updated on 21st April 2026. A contract variation has been activated to extend the initial one-year contract by an additional twelve months, highlighting the award notice rather than a call for competition. Key business entities, especially SMEs, are encouraged to note this opportunity.

This procurement creates robust business growth opportunities in the IT sector, particularly for firms specialising in software packages and information systems. LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, the supplier awarded for this contract, showcases potential collaboration avenues for businesses capable of delivering talent attraction products. Suitable organisations include those with expertise in digital solutions and innovations under framework agreements. Given the selective procurement approach, small and medium-sized enterprises stand a favourable chance due to the procurement's suitability criteria that exclusively supports SMEs. Businesses can leverage this procurement as an entry into the government IT services market, fostering growth and bolstering credibility through participation in national processes under the G-Cloud framework.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

DDaT25145 - Talent Attraction Products

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** UK Shared Business Services had a requirement for the provision of Talent Attraction Products. This procurement is being concluded under the CCS G-Cloud 14 (RM1557.13) framework. '***Contract Variation 001 was raised in line with the original contract to activate the optional 12 month extension***'

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d84f3859-28d9-47cd-8c7f-d4484edf377c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99d9a443-835b-4917-a428-f78879864608
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£46,950 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£93,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2025 - 14 Apr 2027 1-2 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINKEDIN IRELAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-d84f3859-28d9-47cd-8c7f-d4484edf377c-2026-04-21T09:54:13+01:00",
    "date": "2026-04-21T09:54:13+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-d84f3859-28d9-47cd-8c7f-d4484edf377c",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "DDaT25145",
        "title": "DDaT25145 - Talent Attraction Products",
        "description": "***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** UK Shared Business Services had a requirement for the provision of Talent Attraction Products. This procurement is being concluded under the CCS G-Cloud 14 (RM1557.13) framework. '***Contract Variation 001 was raised in line with the original contract to activate the optional 12 month extension***'",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "48000000",
            "description": "Software package and information systems"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "SN2 1FF"
                    },
                    {
                        "postalCode": "SN2 1FF"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 46950,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Call-off from a framework agreement",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-04-06T00:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2025-04-15T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2027-04-14T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dXGP288m",
            "name": "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED",
                "scheme": "GB-SRS",
                "id": "sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dXGP288m"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Polaris House",
                "locality": "SWINDON",
                "postalCode": "SN21FF",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "DDaT Procurement",
                "email": "ddatprocurement@uksbs.co.uk",
                "telephone": "01793 867000"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-47441",
            "name": "LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company",
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "47441"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Wilton Plaza Wilton Place Dublin D02 AD98 Ireland"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dXGP288m",
        "name": "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-d84f3859-28d9-47cd-8c7f-d4484edf377c-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2025-04-07T00:00:00+01:00",
            "datePublished": "2025-04-29T13:57:41+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 93900,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-47441",
                    "name": "LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2025-04-15T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2027-04-14T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99d9a443-835b-4917-a428-f78879864608",
                    "datePublished": "2025-04-29T13:57:41+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en",
                    "dateModified": "2026-04-21T09:54:13+01:00"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}