Award

Non-Executive Director Recruitment Services

RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD

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15 Dec 2025 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process led by the Rail Safety and Standards Board involved the acquisition of recruitment services for Non-Executive Director positions. This process, which concluded with an award on 15th December 2025, was conducted under a direct procurement method, bypassing competition as it fell below the threshold. The procurement was part of the CCS RM6290 framework and was awarded to Russell Reynolds Associates, a prominent large-scale supplier in London. The contract is active and spans from 15th December 2025 to 14th December 2026, with a total contract value of £51,000. The main procurement category is services, specifically targeting recruitment within the UK, particularly the London region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those offering executive search capabilities. Although this particular tender was awarded through direct procurement due to its below-threshold classification, it highlights an ongoing demand in the public sector for specialised recruitment services. Firms with expertise in servicing public undertakings and an understanding of the UK’s legal framework for procurement would find such opportunities beneficial for expanding their portfolio and establishing a presence in the public sector recruitment market.

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Notice Title

Non-Executive Director Recruitment Services

Notice Description

Recruitment services for Non-Executive Director awarded through the CCS RM6290 framework via direct award. To view this notice, please click here: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1001253696

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f599
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082848-2025
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
£51,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 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
Not specified
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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