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PR2278 - Linkedin Talent Solutions

PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN

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17 Nov 2025 at 15:51

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the provision of LinkedIn Talent Solutions is managed by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman, based in Manchester, England. The project falls under the business services category, specifically related to law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company on 10th November 2025. The contract is valued at £102,060 and is set to commence on 14th February 2026, concluding on 13th February 2029. The procurement method used was a direct award, highlighting a targeted approach in supplier selection, with the tender period having closed on 17th September 2025.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses in the recruitment and consulting sectors, particularly those with innovative solutions for talent acquisition and management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the business services industry could find particular advantage in such tenders, especially if they can offer unique value propositions or cater to niche markets within the broader spectrum of professional services. The nature of the direct award suggests a good fit for businesses with a proven record in service delivery or established relationships with buying organisations.

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Notice Title

PR2278 - Linkedin Talent Solutions

Notice Description

Provision of Linkedin Talent Solutions for PHSO

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ee1bc8a6-4c75-4fd1-a9bd-d36462f5df52
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51193699-5383-4be2-b424-d796acd02e6a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£102,060 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£102,060 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
14 Feb 2026 - 13 Feb 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
PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN
Contact Name
Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman
Contact Email
procurements@ombudsman.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 3HQ
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINKEDIN IRELAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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