---
title: "Brand strategy and marketing support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06aac4"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD"
published: "2026-06-01"
---

# Brand strategy and marketing support

Buyer: RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06aac4

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## Summary

The procurement process described involves the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB), located in London, United Kingdom, which aimed to establish a comprehensive brand and marketing strategy to support its role in transforming Britain's rail industry. This opportunity was categorised under services, specifically marketing services. The procurement process reached the award stage on 1st June 2026, with McLaren Whitson Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Guildford, being awarded the contract. The contract commenced on 30th May 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 28th December 2026, with a total gross value of £45,660 and a net value of £38,050. This was a direct procurement below the threshold, conducted without competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in brand strategy and marketing services, particularly those focusing on the rail industry sector. It is ideally suited for businesses capable of delivering innovative marketing solutions that can align with RSSB's strategic transformation goals. Although the procurement method was direct and below the threshold, indicating limited competition, businesses with strong credentials in public undertakings and an understanding of the rail sector's dynamics could have a competitive edge. Potential bidders should consider establishing visibility with organisations like RSSB to engage in similar future opportunities.

## Notice

Establishment of a comprehensive brand and marketing strategy to support RSSB's role in the transformation of Britain's rail industry.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051579-2026 |
| 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 | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 May 2026 - 28 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £38,050 |

## 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 | MCLAREN WHITSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79342000 - Marketing services

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2026 at 15:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051579-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051579-2026
  1st June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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