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title: "Chief Digital Officer Recruitment Search"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060f41"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD"
published: "2026-01-27"
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# Chief Digital Officer Recruitment Search

Buyer: RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060f41

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006936-2026 |
| 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 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2026 - 25 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £31,800 |

## 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 | GATENBYSANDERSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2026 at 10:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006936-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006936-2026
  27th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1009300292
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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