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LinkedIn Recruiter Licence

INFECTED BLOOD COMPENSATION AUTHORITY

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04 Jun 2026 at 15:11

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the LinkedIn Recruiter Licence has been completed by the Infected Blood Compensation Authority, a central government public authority located in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. The contract was awarded directly to LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, under a procurement method categorised as below threshold, without competition. The procurement involves the provision of licence management software packages for a two-year period, commencing on 5th June 2026 and concluding on 4th June 2028. This tender falls within the goods category, specifically relating to the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector, and encompasses services across the UK.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses dealing with ICT and licence management software to leverage similar government contracts as a growth avenue. While this specific contract was directly awarded, understanding the demand for licence management solutions within government entities could help companies tailor their services to meet public sector requirements. Businesses experienced in providing software solutions could be well-positioned to offer competitive advantages in future tenders that might invite competition, presenting potential for expansion within the public procurement market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LinkedIn Recruiter Licence

Notice Description

License to use LinkedIn recruiter for a period of 2 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06adfb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052997-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£88,830 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2026 - 4 Jun 2028 2-3 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
INFECTED BLOOD COMPENSATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE,
Postcode
NE7 7EB
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Manor Park
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINKEDIN IRELAND

Further Information

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