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Chief Digital Officer Recruitment Search

RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD

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27 Jan 2026 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Safety and Standards Board, based in London, recently completed a procurement process to hire a Chief Digital Officer, utilising the RM6290 framework from the CCS. The procurement, titled "Chief Digital Officer Recruitment Search," falls under the services category, specifically recruitment services (CPV: 79600000). This direct procurement did not involve competition due to being below the threshold, and the process reached its award stage, with the related contract signed on 23rd January 2026. The contract, valued at £31,800, commenced on 26th January 2026 and will conclude on 25th January 2027.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for large recruitment agencies with expertise in executive searches, particularly in the digital and technology sectors. Companies like GatenbySanderson Limited, which was awarded this contract, stand to benefit significantly by providing specialised recruitment services to key public sectors requiring expert digital leadership. This tender highlights the importance of cultivating strong relationships and credentials within public sector frameworks to access direct procurement opportunities efficiently.

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Notice Title

Chief Digital Officer Recruitment Search

Notice Description

Rail Safety and Standards Board require the services of a recruitment agency to fill the role of Chief Digital Officer and have used the RM6290 framework from CCS. To view this notice, please click here: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1009300292

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060f41
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006936-2026
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
£31,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 25 Jan 2027 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

GATENBYSANDERSON

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