---
title: "002802 CEO Recruitment project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068837"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD"
published: "2026-04-22"
---

# 002802 CEO Recruitment project

Buyer: BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068837

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## Summary

The British Library Board recently completed a procurement process for their CEO Recruitment project, aimed at finding leadership with significant experience in overseeing complex collections and strong strategic capabilities. This tender falls under the services category, specifically within recruitment services, and was conducted using a limited competition methodology, below threshold. Managed at their London headquarters, the project reflects the Library's focus on aligning leadership with its vision and values, particularly in digital transformation. The procurement stage has reached completion, with key dates spanning from the contract signing on 2nd March 2026 to the expected completion on 6th June 2026. A contract was signed on 2nd March 2026, offering a financial commitment of £40,020 gross (£33,350 net). The award process was finalised on 22nd April 2026.

This contract presents new opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, with a specific interest in supporting public sector organisations or institutions undergoing leadership transitions. Companies like GATENBYSANDERSON LIMITED, which has been successfully awarded the contract, exemplify a perfect fit, particularly those experienced in serving complex entities within the UK region. Businesses experienced in digital transformation leadership and strategic capability alignment within such institutions can find growth potential through similar opportunities, enabling them to expand their market reach and demonstrate proficiency in supporting high-value appointments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on recruitment services may find similar tenders a lucrative area for business expansion and establishing new industry connections.

## Notice

Senior leadership experience overseeing complex and significant collections and strong, people-focused values to align with the British Library's vision and values, demonstrating strategic capability and lead digital transformation with confidence.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036465-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 6 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £33,350 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW1 2DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | St Pancras & Somers Town |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| 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

- 22 Apr 2026 at 09:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036465-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036465-2026
  22nd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gatenbysanderson.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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