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title: "Hiring Solutions"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-46971972-be00-4f00-adaa-917290d29433"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "INFECTED BLOOD COMPENSATION AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-01-06"
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# Hiring Solutions

Buyer: INFECTED BLOOD COMPENSATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-46971972-be00-4f00-adaa-917290d29433

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## Summary

The Infected Blood Compensation Authority has recently awarded a contract for "Hiring Solutions," specifically for access to LinkedIn Hiring Solutions and Talent Insights software. This public procurement falls under the "Software package and information systems" category, with a contract value of £23,768.03. The contract spans from 8th December 2025 to 7th June 2026, demonstrating a focus on services procurement. The procurement process utilised was a direct single tender action (below threshold). The contracting authority, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, has completed this award stage and selected LinkedIn as the supplier, officially marking the award on 5th December 2025.

This procurement offers an invaluable opportunity for businesses within the software services industry to explore potential collaborations or services that align with public sector needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) could find the marketplace particularly accommodating, given the procurement's openness to such organisations. Firms focusing on software solutions and talent management tools could leverage this contract to establish a foothold or strengthen their presence in public sector engagements.

## Notice

Access to LinkedIn Hiring Solutions and Talent Insights software

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4160b49-578a-4cb3-b2c6-ef5d50013d84 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Dec 2025 - 4 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,768 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,768 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | INFECTED BLOOD COMPENSATION AUTHORITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE98 1XY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Lobley Hill and Bensham |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LINKEDIN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2026 at 10:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4160b49-578a-4cb3-b2c6-ef5d50013d84

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4160b49-578a-4cb3-b2c6-ef5d50013d84
  6th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d95879c8-6043-4312-9560-55135ebe5c9e

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