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LinkedIn Recruiter Licence

DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY

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15 Jul 2025 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

De Montfort University, based in Leicester, United Kingdom, has recently completed a public procurement process for the provision of LinkedIn Recruiter Licences. The tender, classified under recruitment services (CPV code 79600000), was carried out through a direct procurement method below the competitive threshold. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract being awarded to LinkedIn on 10th July 2025 and set to commence on 22nd July 2025, running until 21st July 2027. The contract's total value is £91,920, reflecting the importance of these licences in enhancing the university's talent acquisition resources.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in recruitment services and digital solutions, particularly those focusing on providing innovative tools for talent acquisition. Companies that offer complementary services or support to educational institutions could find synergies that enhance their market penetration. While the procurement was carried out without competition, highlighting De Montfort University's partnership approach, it could encourage other businesses in the sector to nurture relationships with public authorities like universities for future collaborations.

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Notice Title

LinkedIn Recruiter Licence

Notice Description

Recruiter Licences which provide the team with access to candidate talent pools which support their resourcing activities, allowing our talent development team to attract high quality and a diverse candidate pool to DMU.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055fcd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040160-2025
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£91,920 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2025 - 21 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@dmu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 9BH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINKEDIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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