---
title: "Automated recruitment service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e580"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CITY OF YORK COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-20"
---

# Automated recruitment service

Buyer: CITY OF YORK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e580

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## Summary

The City of York Council has completed a procurement process for an "Automated recruitment service," using a direct award method, with LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company as the supplier. This contract, identified by the number W832, involved a below-threshold procurement approach without competition, primarily due to the unique nature of the LinkedIn recruiter service for accessing professional networks. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically focused on recruitment services (CPV code 79600000), and includes delivery across various regions in the United Kingdom, such as UKC, UKD, UKE, and more. The contract is active from 21 October 2025 to 20 October 2028, with a gross amount of £57,024, and was officially signed on 21 October 2025.

This procurement initiative by the City of York Council presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those capable of integrating with or leveraging LinkedIn's professional networking capabilities. Companies with expertise in providing automated recruitment solutions will find this contract beneficial for expanding their market reach and showcasing their technological competencies. Sub-central government bodies and related public authorities often seek state-of-the-art recruitment technologies, making this an attractive venture for businesses looking to establish or enhance their presence within the public sector's recruitment industry. Businesses can benefit from understanding how to navigate direct award processes and position themselves for similar opportunities in the future.

## Notice

A direct award was the chosen method as LinkedIn recruiter is the only way to use and access the LinkedIn professional network to effectively support recruitment processes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075671-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Oct 2025 - 20 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £47,520 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY OF YORK COUNCIL |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 6GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Micklegate |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2025 at 13:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075671-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075671-2025
  20th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.linkedin.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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