Planning

Mass Transit Independent Competent Person

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 18:18

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority is planning a public procurement process titled "Mass Transit Independent Competent Person" under the industry category of Business and Management Consultancy and related services. This procurement aims to appoint an independent competent person to devise a verification scheme for the Mass Transit system, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. Located in Leeds, United Kingdom, this opportunity is in the planning stage, with key dates including a future notice set for 1st July 2025 and the contract period running from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2030. This tender falls under the procurement type of services and is valued at £9.6 million, meeting the criteria for above-threshold procurement.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for consultancy businesses specialised in business and management services, particularly those with expertise in public transport systems and statutory compliance. Companies that can provide strategic consultancy and have experience in cooperating with public authorities on large-scale transport projects will find this opportunity beneficial for business growth. The long-term nature of the contract, spanning five years, provides stable revenue potential and a chance to establish a strong relationship with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mass Transit Independent Competent Person

Notice Description

Appoint an 'independent competent person' (ICP) to help devise a written scheme of verification for the Mass Transit system in compliance with statutory requirements

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052538
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027182-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialteam@westyorks-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 2DE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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