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LinkedIn Talent Solutions for Recruitment - Including Recruiter Licences and Talent Insights

TRANSPORT FOR WALES

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13 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales has concluded the procurement process for "LinkedIn Talent Solutions for Recruitment – Including Recruiter Licences and Talent Insights," within the industry category of general public services. Located in Pontypridd, South Wales, the official address is 3 Llys Cadwyn, Taff Street, CF37 4TH. The contracting process reached the award stage on 13 March 2026, with LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company successfully acquiring the contract. Conducted as a call-off under the Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud 14 Framework, the procurement method was limited, avoiding prior publication of a competition call.

This award presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment solutions and talent analytics within the public sector. As the contract encompasses services like recruiter licences and talent insights, companies with expertise in digital recruitment tools and analytics platforms would find this tender particularly suitable. Large-scale service providers, like LinkedIn, which can offer comprehensive talent solutions and innovative insights, stand to benefit significantly by fulfilling the requirements set forth by Transport for Wales.

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Notice Title

LinkedIn Talent Solutions for Recruitment - Including Recruiter Licences and Talent Insights

Notice Description

Transport for Wales has awarded a contract, via the G-Cloud 14 framework, for the provision of LinkedIn Talent Solutions, including Recruiter licences, promoted job slots, a Career Page, and a six-month Talent Insights pilot.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Transport for Wales has awarded a contract, via the G-Cloud 14 framework, for the provision of LinkedIn Talent Solutions, including Recruiter licences, promoted job slots, a Career Page, and a six-month Talent Insights pilot.

Procurement Information

the procurement is conducted as a call-off under the Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud 14 Framework (RM1557.14)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-162874
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=162874
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract 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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£252,357 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20262 days ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 4TH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINKEDIN IRELAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR597459
    LinkedIn Talent Solutions for Recruitment - Including Recruiter Licences and Talent Insights - Transport for Wales has awarded a contract, via the G-Cloud 14 framework, for the provision of LinkedIn Talent Solutions, including Recruiter licences, promoted job slots, a Career Page, and a six-month Talent Insights pilot.

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