Tender

Provision of Independent Competent Person

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

26 Jan 2026 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority is inviting tenders for the "Provision of Independent Competent Person" to assess safety issues triggered by changes in vehicles or infrastructure. This procurement, categorised under “Safety consultancy services,” is an open competition aimed at sub-central government public authorities. Located in the West Midlands, the procurement is currently in the tender stage. Key dates include the Expression of Interest deadline on 28th January 2026, Clarification Deadline on 30th January 2026 at 12 noon, and Submission Deadline on 4th February 2026 at 12 noon. The contract is valued at £45,000 (net) and is set to start on 1st March 2026, with potential renewal options available.

Participating in this tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for consultancies experienced in safety assessments and those able to demonstrate independence and stakeholder engagement. Businesses with strong portfolios in safety consultancy services, particularly SMEs, are well-placed to apply, given the emphasis on experience, stakeholder interaction, and the ability to meet methodologies required by the West Midlands Combined Authority. The open procurement method ensures a competitive environment for businesses ready to expand their service offerings in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Independent Competent Person

Notice Description

For the provision of an Independent Competent Person to provide an independent and impartial assessment of safety. This is triggered by new or significantly altered vehicles, infrastructure, or operational procedures that create a new or significantly increased risk to safety in accordance with Regulation 6(4) and Schedule 4.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060ebd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006730-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79417000 - Safety consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Carole Clarke
Contact Email
carole.clarke@wmca.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3SD
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

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