---
title: "Mass Transit Independent Competent Person"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052538"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052538.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-05-23"
---

# Mass Transit Independent Competent Person

Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052538

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027182-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 2DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 18:18 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027182-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027182-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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