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Talent Acquisition Tool

SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Social Security Scotland has concluded the procurement process for a Talent Acquisition Tool designed to enhance its recruitment strategy by facilitating access to specialist and hard-to-fill roles. Located in Dundee, the organisation, alongside LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company as the supplier, has completed the contract award stage under the Crown Commercial Service's G-Cloud 14 Framework. This open procedure process, which closed successfully with a contract worth £65,400, aimed to bolster the agency’s workforce capabilities and strategic resourcing in the competitive social protection industry sector. Key milestones included the award date on 27 June 2025 and the announcement on 17 July 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in providing innovative digital recruitment solutions, particularly those focusing on analytics and data-informed platforms. Companies looking to expand their presence in the public sector, especially those with capabilities in enhancing employer branding and workforce planning, may benefit from engaging in similar procurement processes. While this specific contract was awarded to a large-scale enterprise, the open nature of the procurement method allows for a variety of firms to compete, offering growth potential to businesses eager to harness advancements in talent management technology within the government sector.

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Notice Title

Talent Acquisition Tool

Notice Description

Social Security Scotland has an ongoing requirement for licensed access to a Talent Acquisition Tool that supports the delivery of an inclusive, data-informed recruitment strategy. The tool will enable the organisation to proactively identify and engage with prospective candidates in specialist and hard-to-fill roles, helping to meet workforce demands in a competitive labour market. In addition, it will enhance the visibility of Social Security Scotland as an employer of choice by promoting its brand to wider talent pools. The platform will also provide valuable analytics and market intelligence to inform long-term workforce planning and strategic resourcing decisions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement route is a call-off from the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) G-Cloud 14 Framework, utilising the standard G-Cloud 14 terms and conditions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000804648
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534919
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£65,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jun 20258 months 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
SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@socialsecurity.gov.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4BF
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINKEDIN IRELAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534919
    Talent Acquisition Tool - Social Security Scotland has an ongoing requirement for licensed access to a Talent Acquisition Tool that supports the delivery of an inclusive, data-informed recruitment strategy. The tool will enable the organisation to proactively identify and engage with prospective candidates in specialist and hard-to-fill roles, helping to meet workforce demands in a competitive labour market. In addition, it will enhance the visibility of Social Security Scotland as an employer of choice by promoting its brand to wider talent pools. The platform will also provide valuable analytics and market intelligence to inform long-term workforce planning and strategic resourcing decisions.

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