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DDaT Recruitment Licenses

METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE

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12 Jan 2026 at 15:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Metropolitan Police Service has successfully concluded a procurement process titled "DDaT Recruitment Licenses", aimed at acquiring LinkedIn Recruiter licenses and job slots to enhance their recruitment capabilities. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on advertising and recruitment services, and it was conducted through a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition. Located in London, the contract began on 30 December 2025 and will last until 29 December 2026. The formal contract was signed on 12 December 2025, valued at £61,920 excluding VAT. The supplier for this contract is LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses in the recruitment and digital advertising sectors. Companies with expertise in providing innovative recruitment solutions and management services could find similar tenders appealing, especially those who can offer competitive services directly to government bodies. Being included in such procurement processes could result in increased visibility and recognition, opening doors to future opportunities within public sector procurement. Large-scale enterprises that have the capacity to deliver efficient recruitment tools and platforms are particularly well-suited to leverage such contracts for substantial business growth.

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Notice Title

DDaT Recruitment Licenses

Notice Description

DDaT LinkedIn Recruiter licenses and job slots for recruitment purposes to enable the team to actively engage with candidates to find the best pool of talent for sift and interview.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0603e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002355-2026
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

79341200 - Advertising management services

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£61,920 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
30 Dec 2025 - 29 Dec 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
METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialmailbox.-clm@met.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2JL
Post Town
South West 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
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
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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