Scope
Reference
1608
Description
Due to the retirement of the current Chief Fire Officer / Chief Executive (CFO / CEX) of Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service in March 2026, the Authority is initiating a process to recruit the next CFO / CEX).
The Authority used three quotes process to award the contract.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £50,000 excluding VAT
- £60,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
18 December 2025
Contract dates
- 18 December 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 3 months, 14 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
Contract locations
- UKJ11 - Berkshire
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - limited competition
Supplier
Gatenby Sanderson Ltd
18 William Street
London
EC4N 7BP
United Kingdom
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Royal Berkshire Fire Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGTB-9133-ZLDZ
Newsham Court
Reading
RG31 7SD
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ11 - Berkshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government