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W222370 STA Linkedin Recruiter 26-27

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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05 Mar 2026 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority has completed the procurement process for the provision of LinkedIn Recruiter services. This contract was awarded using a direct award method due to a sole supplier and falls under the public authority - central government category. The procurement category is services, specifically focusing on recruitment and job search services. The contract has been officially active since 10th February 2026 and will run from 28th March 2026 until 27th March 2027. The value of the contract amounts to £24,670 excluding VAT, with the gross amount being £29,604. The procurement is below the threshold and was executed without competition.

The contract with LinkedIn presents an opportunity for businesses operating within the recruitment services sector to understand the demand for job search and recruitment solutions within central government bodies. Though this was a direct award to a large-scale supplier, similar contracts could arise, enabling businesses specialising in recruitment services to potentially offer competitive solutions. The NHS Business Services Authority's focus on efficient recruitment processes underscores the importance of innovative services from entities equipped to manage large-scale recruitment needs, thus paving avenues for growth for firms in the "services" industry category.

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Notice Title

W222370 STA Linkedin Recruiter 26-27

Notice Description

Provision of Linkedin Recruiter services awarded via direct award due to sole supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0662c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019785-2026
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

79600000 - Recruitment services

79611000 - Job search services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,670 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2026 - 27 Mar 2027 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
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINKEDIN

Further Information

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