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Job Posting & Advertisement - LinkedIn

MIDLAND HEART LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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08 Jul 2026 at 14:01

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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08 Jul 2026 at 13:57

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process conducted by Midland Heart Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Birmingham, aimed to secure services for job posting and advertisement via the LinkedIn Platform. This contract, identified as 'Job Posting & Advertisement - LinkedIn', fell under the industry category of advertising and marketing services. The procurement used a direct award method due to LinkedIn's ownership of the Intellectual Property, establishing a sole supplier scenario. The process reached the award stage on 8th July 2026 with the contract scheduled to begin on 5th December 2026 and conclude on 4th December 2029. The services are intended for delivery in the UK, with a completion status regarding procurement activities.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for businesses, especially those involved in digital advertising and recruitment services, to partner or innovate alongside the prominent LinkedIn Platform. Although the contract has been directly awarded, firms that can leverage similar platforms or technology solutions to enhance digital recruitment services can find growth opportunities by offering complementary or competitive services that Midland Heart might consider in future procurements. Businesses excelling in developing unique digital solutions or those that align with LinkedIn's capabilities in the job advertising sector would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Job Posting & Advertisement - LinkedIn

Notice Description

Advertisement and Posting of Midland Heart Jobs via the LinkedIn Platform

Procurement Information

Sole Supplier and Owner of the IP for the LinkedIn Platform

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c697
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064308-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£285,774 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Dec 2026 - 4 Dec 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDLAND HEART LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 1LZ
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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