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GMCA 1818 Jobs Dashboard Manager

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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11 May 2026 at 15:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has completed a tender process titled "GMCA 1818 Jobs Dashboard Manager" to procure a LinkedIn dashboard, aiming to advertise employment opportunities on the portal. This procurement is classified under the services industry category, specifically focusing on business services such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, and security. The procurement process was conducted using a direct method, classified as below threshold without competition. The contracting activity took place in Manchester, with the contract awarded on 11th May 2026, following the signing on 1st January 2026. The contract is mapped to the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54, with contractual activities extending from 5th January 2026 to 4th January 2029. The awarded supplier is LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, based in Dublin, Ireland.

This tender represents significant potential for businesses involved in recruitment services and related business services, particularly those capable of working with digital platforms like LinkedIn. Firms with capabilities in creating or managing online employment dashboards can leverage such contracts to expand their service offerings and market reach. Although the contract was achieved through a direct award without competition, businesses should monitor similar future opportunities by the same or similar buying organisations to position themselves strategically for bidding. Additionally, sub-contracting opportunities with the contracted supplier may present a pathway for smaller companies to engage indirectly with public procurement projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA 1818 Jobs Dashboard Manager

Notice Description

Procurement of LinkedIn dashboard in order to advertise employment opportunities on the portal

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069627
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043202-2026
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20264 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2029 3-4 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
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINKEDIN IRELAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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