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Provision of Independent Competent Person

West Midlands Combined Authority

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: West Midlands Combined Authority

Buyer Address: West Midlands Combined Authority, Birmingham, UKG31, B19 3SD, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Carole Clarke

Contact Email: carole.clarke@wmca.org.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 0

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
45000.0 GBP
Gross: 54000 GBP
Published
26 Jan 2026, 14:50
Deadline
04 Feb 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
79417000 - Safety consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

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.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006730-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 45,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 54,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-03-01T00:00:00+00:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2028-02-29T23:59:59+00:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Experience and Independence (30%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Stakeholder Experience (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Methodology (15%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Named Staff and their Core Skills (5%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Commercial (40%)

Documents

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