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LinkedIn Learning

BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND

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13 May 2026 at 13:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "LinkedIn Learning", was managed by the British Tourist Authority, trading as VisitBritain/VisitEngland. This tender, falling under the information technology services category, focused on purchasing LinkedIn for training purposes through the GCA's G-Cloud 14 framework. The contract, with the procurement number BTA2202, was finalised without prior publication of a call for competition, utilizing a limited procurement method due to its strategic nature. It was completed on April 21, 2026, for the delivery location identified in region IE061. The procurement was specifically governed under the CELEX directive 32014L0024 and was signed into an active status by LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, reflecting the growing reliance on IT software packages like those offered in this tender.

This procurement presents significant opportunities, especially for firms involved in information technology services and those specialising in IT software packages. The exclusive procurement approach indicates the value of strong pre-existing relationships with large buyers like VisitBritain/VisitEngland. Companies with a robust understanding of framework agreements, particularly those operating under the GCA's guidelines, would be well-suited to engage in similar future opportunities. The contract valued at £154,800.00 demonstrates substantial business growth potential for those capable of providing comprehensive digital learning and training solutions.

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Notice Title

LinkedIn Learning

Notice Description

LinkedIn for training purposes procured using GCA's G-Cloud 14 framework agreement RM1557.14

Procurement Information

Route to market via GCA's G-Cloud 14 framework agreement RM1557.14

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0697c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043952-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£154,800 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B2 4AJ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINKEDIN IRELAND

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