--- title: "B2B Social Media Sales Tool" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000832836" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832836" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832836.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832836.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE" published: "2026-05-26" --- # B2B Social Media Sales Tool Buyer: SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000832836 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832836) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832836.json) ## Summary This public procurement process, initiated by Scottish Enterprise, involved the award of a contract for a "B2B Social Media Sales Tool" within the economic affairs industry category. The procurement process was conducted using a limited procurement method, specifically through an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The award was made to LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, highlighting its capacity to provide access to a significant global network. The contract, valued at £240,000, was signed on 26th May 2026 and is structured for 12 months with the possibility of extending for three additional 12-month periods. The procurement activity was located in Glasagow, within the UKM region. This tender offers substantial opportunities for large B2B service providers, especially those with the capacity to engage at a global scale and provide wide-ranging access to executive-level prospects. Businesses adept in digital and social media services, particularly those specialising in tailored networking environments for business growth, could benefit from such contracts. Given the scale and specificity required, companies capable of leveraging extensive membership bases and offering straightforward procurement options stand well-positioned to capitalise on similar opportunities commissioned by Scottish Enterprise. ## Notice LinkedIn are the B2B Social Media supplier who can give access to tens of millions of C Suite prospects worldwide (800m+ membership); other networks are not viable for SDI having a fraction of this global membership in terms of companies and networks SDI may wish to engage with. The licences are procured directly with no agency fee markup and no VAT charge. This contract will be for 12 months with the option to extend for a further 3 periods of 12 months. ### Lot Information Lot 1 LinkedIn are the B2B Social Media supplier who can give access to tens of millions of C Suite prospects worldwide (800m+ membership); other networks are not viable for SDI having a fraction of this global membership in terms of companies and networks SDI may wish to engage with. The licences are procured directly with no agency fee markup and no VAT charge. This contract will be for 12 months with the option to extend for a further 3 periods of 12 months. Options: This contract will be for 12 months with the option to extend for a further 3 periods of 12 months. ### Procurement Information LinkedIn are the B2B Social Media supplier who can give access to tens of millions of C Suite prospects worldwide (800m+ membership); other networks are not viable for SDI having a fraction of this global membership in terms of companies and networks SDI may wish to engage with. The licences are procured directly with no agency fee markup and no VAT charge. This contract will be for 12 months with the option to extend for a further 3 periods of 12 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556576 | | Notice type | OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency 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 | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 May 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £240,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 6HQ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## 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 - 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services ## Release History - 26 May 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556576 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556576 B2B Social Media Sales Tool - LinkedIn are the B2B Social Media supplier who can give access to tens of millions of C Suite prospects worldwide (800m+ membership); other networks are not viable for SDI having a fraction of this global membership in terms of companies and networks SDI may wish to engage with. The licences are procured directly with no agency fee markup and no VAT charge. This contract will be for 12 months with the option to extend for a further 3 periods of 12 months. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=832836 - http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832836 - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/glasgow-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court - https://www.scottish-enterprise.com/help/contact-us ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832836. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832836.json.