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LinkedIn Job Slots

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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09 Dec 2025 at 16:47

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, led by the Welsh Government (Llywodraeth Cymru), involves a direct contract for LinkedIn Job Slots, providing job advertising services in support of recruitment activities. The procurement falls under the services industry category, with a legal basis rooted in UKPGA 2023/54. The process was completed without competition, due to being below the threshold. The contract, titled "LinkedIn recruitment services," was awarded to LinkedIn Ireland and is valued at GBP 52,920, with a contract period starting on 8 December 2025 and ending on 7 December 2028. The primary location for this contract is the United Kingdom.

This tender offers excellent opportunities for businesses involved in recruitment services, particularly those specialising in digital advertising and job placements. Given the nature of the procurement, large-scale companies with robust online platforms that can manage continuous updates and changes to job listings would be well-suited to pursue similar opportunities. The availability of rolling job slots on a major platform like LinkedIn can considerably enhance a business’s visibility and access to a broader job-seeker audience, thus supporting business growth and expansion strategies.

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Notice Title

LinkedIn Job Slots

Notice Description

In support of recruitment services, a rolling set of job advertising slots on LinkedIn, with the ability to update, change or remove on demand.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f229
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081208-2025
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
£44,100 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 7 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpsadvice@gov.wales
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINKEDIN IRELEND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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