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Chief Operating Officer Recruitment Search

RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD

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27 Aug 2025 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the recruitment of a Chief Operating Officer by the Rail Safety and Standards Board has recently concluded. The process was categorised under the services industry with a specific focus on executive recruitment services. Located in London, this project was awarded on 27th August 2025, under a procurement method identified as "Below threshold - without competition." The contract has been awarded to Russell Reynolds Associates following the direct procurement method, aligning with the legal framework outlined in the UK Public Procurement Act 2023/54. The contract, valued at £72,600, will run from 27th August 2025 to 26th August 2026.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in executive recruitment services to align with the strategic objectives of a significant public undertaking. Firms with expertise in providing high-level recruitment services to public sector entities stand to benefit greatly. While the direct procurement method limited competition in this instance, businesses that build strong relationships with buying organisations like the Rail Safety and Standards Board may find themselves well-positioned for similar future opportunities. Beyond executive recruitment, companies offering value-added services that improve recruitment efficiency and effectiveness can leverage this contract to showcase their capabilities to potential public sector clients.

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Notice Title

Chief Operating Officer Recruitment Search

Notice Description

The requirement is for executive recruitment services. To view this notice, please click here: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=976144562

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058e39
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051465-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£72,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
26 Aug 2025 - 26 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD
Contact Name
Phil Evans
Contact Email
phil.evans@rssb.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3M 5AD
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Aldgate
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RUSSELL REYNOLDS ASSOCIATES

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