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Job Board / Social Media 2026

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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11 Mar 2026 at 08:30

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Sheffield City Council focuses on acquiring a platform for promoting job vacancies to a wider audience, titled "Job Board / Social Media 2026". Categorised in the recruitment services industry, this contract is located in Sheffield, United Kingdom. The process followed a direct procurement method, below threshold and without competition, culminating in the award phase. Sheffield City Council, acting as the buying organisation, announced LinkedIn as the supplier, with the contract being signed on 9th March 2026 and active until 8th March 2028. The procurement aimed to enhance the council's outreach in recruitment efforts, under the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for technology and social media enterprises specialising in recruitment services to support government bodies in their staffing initiatives. Businesses with capabilities in developing or managing digital platforms for job promotion will find this sector lucrative. Large-scale suppliers, like LinkedIn, demonstrate the potential for substantial contracts within this domain. Companies aiming to grow in public sector services can leverage this opportunity by providing innovative solutions to enhance recruitment reach, strengthen public sector ties, and possibly secure future projects with governmental agencies. Due to its specialised nature, businesses with established expertise in social media and recruitment solutions are expected to excel. Sheffield City Council's emphasis on improving recruitment visibility offers strategic growth avenues for capable vendors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Job Board / Social Media 2026

Notice Description

To procure a platform that enables wider promotion of SCC job vacancies.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0666de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021597-2026
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,948 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20266 days ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 8 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINKEDIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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