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Hiring solution - Linkedin

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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17 Jun 2025 at 18:21

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17 May 2025 at 17:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Post Office Limited, a central government public authority based in London, focusses on securing a LinkedIn hiring solution for recruitment services. This tender falls under the services category with specific emphasis on recruitment, and it involves direct procurement below the competition threshold. The contract has been awarded to LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited, located in Dublin, and is active from 18th June 2025 with an end date of 17th June 2026, and a potential for a one-time extension of 12 months. The total gross value of the contract is £192,000, and it includes options for increasing user numbers within the United Kingdom.

This tender offers excellent business growth opportunities, particularly for large service providers specialising in digital recruitment solutions. It represents a vital contract for companies looking to collaborate with significant entities like Post Office Limited in providing technology-driven recruitment solutions. Such opportunities are well-suited for businesses capable of delivering comprehensive recruitment services through digital platforms, ensuring efficiency and scalability in managing large-scale hiring processes. This aligns with the strategic growth plans of large-scale service providers aiming to reinforce their position in public sector collaborations.

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Notice Title

Hiring solution - Linkedin

Notice Description

Linkedin hiring solution for recruitment services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051666
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033110-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2025 - 17 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POST OFFICE LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@postoffice.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7ER
Post Town
Central 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
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

LINKEDIN IRELAND

LINKEDIN IRELAND UNLMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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