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GBE Recruitment - LinkedIn presence for 36 months

GREAT BRITISH ENERGY

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02 Apr 2026 at 15:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a LinkedIn presence to support recruitment activities by Great British Energy, a public authority in London, culminated with the award of a contract to LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company. This service-based contract, specific to recruitment and subscription services, will run from 30th March 2026 to 29th March 2029. The procurement followed a direct method due to being below the threshold, thus proceeding without competition. The contracting stage has moved beyond planning and tender to the award, with the contract being active as of 30th March 2026, amounting to a gross value of £188,063.28.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in digital marketing and recruitment services to explore potential collaborations with public authorities like Great British Energy, especially those capable of managing and enhancing digital footprints on platform networks such as LinkedIn. Businesses offering innovative subscription solutions and recruitment advertising expertise can align their services with the strategic recruitment goals of entities operating within sub-central government levels, leveraging this contract model to establish long-term partnerships and expand their market reach.

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Notice Title

GBE Recruitment - LinkedIn presence for 36 months

Notice Description

LinkedIn presence for GBE recruitment activity is requried to give GBE a presence on this platform and allow GBE recruitment team to advertise roles.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067c4f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031128-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£188,063 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20265 days ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 29 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
GREAT BRITISH ENERGY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
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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