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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 Welsh Government, operating from Cardiff, has completed the awarding phase of a procurement process titled “LinkedIn Job Slots”. This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on recruitment services. The procurement method utilised was direct, classified as below threshold without competition. The contract was signed on 5th December 2025, with a contract period commencing on 8th December 2025 and concluding on 7th December 2028. The procurement took place under the UKPGA legislation 2023/54, and it concerns a set of job advertising slots on LinkedIn, with flexibility for updates and changes as needed. The total contract value amounts to £52,920 GBP.

This tender offers a clear opportunity for suppliers specialising in advertising and recruitment services, particularly those capable of providing flexible digital platforms for job postings. Businesses that offer innovative human resource solutions and competitive market positioning would benefit from such contracts, aiding their growth in the public sector. The contract, awarded to LinkedIn Ireland, highlights a preference for established and large-scale providers, though similar opportunities may exist for other capable firms in the industry willing to meet specific procurement criteria set by government bodies. Engaging in such contracts can significantly bolster a business’s portfolio within the UK public sector market.

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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-05f22a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081211-2025
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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