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B2B Social Media Sales Tool

SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE

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26 May 2026 at 12:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Scottish Enterprise, a regional agency based in Glasgow, seeking services under the industry category of miscellaneous business-related services. The title of the contract is "B2B Social Media Sales Tool," and it focuses on providing LinkedIn licenses to enhance business connections. The procurement method used was limited, specifically an award procedure without a prior call for competition. The contract was awarded on 26th May 2026 and includes an option for extension beyond the initial 12-month period. The location for the services is within the UK, specifically noted as UKM, and the procurement process now stands at the award stage.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses operating in the digital marketing and social media sectors, particularly those that can leverage LinkedIn's extensive global network to access high-level business prospects. The procurement is particularly suited for large-scale service providers capable of offering comprehensive B2B solutions without intermediary fees or VAT charges, maximising cost-effectiveness for the buyer. Companies in the UK with expertise in supporting business development through targeted social media strategies would find this contract beneficial for growth and establishing stronger ties with public sector organisations.

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Notice Title

B2B Social Media Sales Tool

Notice Description

LinkedIn are the B2B Social Media supplier who can give access to tens of millions of C Suite prospects worldwide (800m+ membership); other networks are not viable for SDI having a fraction of this global membership in terms of companies and networks SDI may wish to engage with. The licences are procured directly with no agency fee markup and no VAT charge. This contract will be for 12 months with the option to extend for a further 3 periods of 12 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

LinkedIn are the B2B Social Media supplier who can give access to tens of millions of C Suite prospects worldwide (800m+ membership); other networks are not viable for SDI having a fraction of this global membership in terms of companies and networks SDI may wish to engage with. The licences are procured directly with no agency fee markup and no VAT charge. This contract will be for 12 months with the option to extend for a further 3 periods of 12 months.

Options: This contract will be for 12 months with the option to extend for a further 3 periods of 12 months.

Procurement Information

LinkedIn are the B2B Social Media supplier who can give access to tens of millions of C Suite prospects worldwide (800m+ membership); other networks are not viable for SDI having a fraction of this global membership in terms of companies and networks SDI may wish to engage with. The licences are procured directly with no agency fee markup and no VAT charge. This contract will be for 12 months with the option to extend for a further 3 periods of 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a3a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048791-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

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


CPV Codes

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 6HQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINKEDIN IRELAND

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