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Job Boards / Social Media

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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01 Jul 2025 at 09:18

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council, a sub-central government public authority, recently concluded a procurement process to enhance job vacancy promotion for the council via job boards and social media platforms. The contract, awarded under a limited competition process, falls within the services industry category, specifically recruitment services, with LinkedIn emerging as the supplier. The agreement, valued at £15,105, commenced on 20th June 2025 and is set to conclude on 18th December 2025. This procurement was conducted under the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54 and initially announced on 1st July 2025.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses adept in digital recruitment solutions and social media engagement. Companies with robust platforms capable of effectively connecting government bodies with potential job candidates, particularly those specializing in large-scale recruitment services, can benefit from engaging in similar tenders. Being commissioned by a reputable public authority such as Sheffield City Council provides suppliers with an esteemed partnership and the potential for further governmental contracts.

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Notice Title

Job Boards / Social Media

Notice Description

We require a platform to more widely promote job vacancies for SCC

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05566d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036302-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,105 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jun 2025 - 18 Dec 2025 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
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
raisah.shazad@sheffield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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