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LinkedIn Licence

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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16 Jan 2026 at 17:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Competition and Markets Authority, a central government public authority in the UK, has completed a procurement process titled "LinkedIn Licence," which pertains to the purchase of LinkedIn Talent Solutions. This direct procurement was conducted without competition, as it was below the threshold. The tender was classified under the industry category of services, specifically subscription services, and was finalized on 16th January 2026. The contract with LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company is active from 18th December 2025 to 5th December 2028, totalling a gross amount of £97,626.

This procurement offers business growth opportunities, particularly for companies that provide specialised subscription services in the technology and professional networking sector. While the contract has been awarded to a large-scale supplier, smaller businesses capable of offering similar digital service solutions might consider exploring future tenders in this domain, particularly those that involve talent acquisition and management tools. Engaging with similar procurement opportunities may also offer pathways for companies to enhance their market presence by forming strategic collaborations with central government entities.

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Notice Title

LinkedIn Licence

Notice Description

Purchase of LinkedIn Talent Solutions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060818
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004097-2026
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

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£81,355 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2025 - 5 Dec 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@cma.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4QZ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINKEDIN IRELAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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