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Talent Insights

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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17 Jun 2025 at 18:21

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17 May 2025 at 17:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Talent Insights" was initiated by Post Office Limited, a public authority in the central government of the United Kingdom, located in London. The procurement falls under the industry category of services, specifically recruitment services, and was concluded with an award stage. The contract was awarded on 3rd June 2025 to LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited. The procurement method was direct, below the threshold without competition, indicating a tailored approach for the specific needs of the organisation. The awarded contract extends from 30th June 2025 to 29th June 2026, with the possibility of renewal up to 2030, allowing flexibility for future extensions depending on the organisation's requirements.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in recruitment and HR services, particularly those capable of delivering real-time talent insights and data analytics. Organisations like LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited, with the capability and scale to manage such insights effectively, are well-positioned to leverage this contract to demonstrate their value in public sector engagements. Businesses aiming to compete in such procurement processes would benefit from developing sophisticated tools for data-driven talent analysis and fostering relationships with central government buyers to understand their specific needs and procurement strategies.

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Notice Title

Talent Insights

Notice Description

talent insights for recruitment and HR services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051667
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033109-2025
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
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£110,000 £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
29 Jun 2025 - 29 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
1
Supplier Name

LINKEDIN IRELAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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