---
title: "Chief Operating Officer Recruitment Search"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058e39"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD"
published: "2025-08-27"
---

# Chief Operating Officer Recruitment Search

Buyer: RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058e39

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051465-2025 |
| 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 | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Aug 2025 - 26 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £72,600 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC3M 5AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Aldgate |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RUSSELL REYNOLDS ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2025 at 09:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051465-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051465-2025
  27th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=976144562
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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