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TS/CCS/CC/2025/03/01 Rail Reform Advisor Support

TRANSPORT SCOTLAND

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02 Oct 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Transport Scotland has completed the procurement process for a Rail Reform Advisor Support contract, offering critical advisory services across taxation, technical accounting, and economic analysis. This procurement falls under the service category, focusing on the transport industry within the UK, specifically in Scotland. The contract was awarded through an open procedure, reflective of a transparent and competitive process, and was recently signed on 3rd September 2025. The need for strategic advice on developing rail strategies and structures in line with industry-wide rail reforms was paramount in this tender process. The procurement was announced through the government entity acting as the buyer and located in Glasgow, underscoring its commitment to enhancing Scotland's railway systems.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in financial and economic consulting, especially those with expertise in rail industry reforms and transportation infrastructure. Large firms with the capacity to deliver comprehensive advisory services and engage in detailed economic analysis are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. The engagement with a significant player, Ernst & Young, as the supplier indicates the scale and depth of work involved, highlighting the potential for similar large-scale advisories and consultations. As businesses seek to expand their portfolio in public sector engagements, such contracts offer a platform to leverage specialised expertise and further business development objectives in the transport advisory field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TS/CCS/CC/2025/03/01 Rail Reform Advisor Support

Notice Description

The advisor will be required to provide urgent advice on taxation, VAT, technical accounting, balance sheet classification, pensions, and economic analysis. Advise on development of an updated rail strategy and vision for Scotland, including potential structures, which harnesses the opportunities presented by rail reform (and mitigates any risks to Scotland's Railway presented by the creation of GBR) and covering infrastructure management, ScotRail and Sleeper services, freight and any open access applications. Advise on development and execution of evidence-based messaging and engagement plans to support Scotland's priorities and interests in the new rail industry structure.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The advisor will be required to provide urgent advice on taxation, VAT, technical accounting, balance sheet classification, pensions, and economic analysis. Advise on development of an updated rail strategy and vision for Scotland, including potential structures, which harnesses the opportunities presented by rail reform (and mitigates any risks to Scotland's Railway presented by the creation of GBR) and covering infrastructure management, ScotRail and Sleeper services, freight and any open access applications. Advise on development and execution of evidence-based messaging and engagement plans to support Scotland's priorities and interests in the new rail industry structure.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000811880
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540478
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

79221000 - Tax consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 7ER
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ERNST & YOUNG

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540478
    TS/CCS/CC/2025/03/01 Rail Reform Advisor Support - The advisor will be required to provide urgent advice on taxation, VAT, technical accounting, balance sheet classification, pensions, and economic analysis. Advise on development of an updated rail strategy and vision for Scotland, including potential structures, which harnesses the opportunities presented by rail reform (and mitigates any risks to Scotland's Railway presented by the creation of GBR) and covering infrastructure management, ScotRail and Sleeper services, freight and any open access applications. Advise on development and execution of evidence-based messaging and engagement plans to support Scotland's priorities and interests in the new rail industry structure.

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