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NS&I job adverts & candidate sourcing

NS&I

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31 Mar 2026 at 16:39

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process was initiated by NS&I, a public authority central government entity located in London, United Kingdom, under the procurement process titled "NS&I job adverts & candidate sourcing." The tender falls within the services industry category, specifically focusing on Internet services. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded to LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company. Important dates include the contract start on 26 March 2026, concluding on 25 March 2029, and the option for a 12-month extension. This procurement was conducted via the CCS G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement RM1557.14, utilising a direct method below threshold without competition. The contract value was £48,750 with a gross amount of £58,500, and it was signed on 24 March 2026.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in Internet services, particularly those offering recruitment and candidate sourcing solutions. With the contract requiring a Recruiter licence that facilitates NS&I's candidate acquisition through job adverts and 150 'InMails' per month, businesses capable of delivering efficient networking and communications solutions could thrive. Large-scale providers with established expertise like LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company would be well-suited for such engagements, given their ability to provide comprehensive services needed to fulfil the tender requirements effectively.

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Notice Title

NS&I job adverts & candidate sourcing

Notice Description

Provision of NS&I job adverts slots & network candidate search facility, via a Recruiter licence that includes at least 150 'InMails' per month allowing NS&I to promote and attract candidates to apply for advertised NS&I roles, and auditing/analysis function. ### This contract was awarded via the CCS G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement RM1557.14 for a standard term of three years. ###

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067a13
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030035-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2026 - 25 Mar 2029 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
NS&I
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINKEDIN IRELAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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