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Community Needs Assessment - Outer Hebrides, Small Isles, Skye and Raasay

TRANSPORT SCOTLAND

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05 Mar 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process pertains to the procurement undertaken by Transport Scotland for the project titled "Community Needs Assessment - Outer Hebrides, Small Isles, Skye and Raasay," which falls under the transport industry category. The award for this consultancy service was made on 5th March 2026. Transport Scotland, a national agency located in Glasgow, serves as the central purchasing body, with its office situated at 5th Floor, 177 Bothwell Street, Glasgow, UK. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, targeting service procurement mainly in regions listed under UKM. This tender reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 12th February 2026, reinforcing Transport Scotland's commitment to fostering islands' connectivity plans, including examining future services for Clyde & Hebrides Ferry Services.

This tender provides significant prospects for business growth, especially for large-scale companies involved in project management, strategic oversight, and technical analysis within the maritime consultancy domain. Turner & Townsend, a prominent large-scale supplier based in Edinburgh, was successful in securing this contract, proving the potential for substantial involvement in strategic and project management services. The contract incorporates subcontracting, as evident from the involvement of Ramboll UK for technical and analytic aspects, indicating opportunities for collaborative ventures. Businesses with competencies in providing project management, strategic consultancy, or technical analytics, specifically in connectivity planning and maritime services, will find this procurement process an ideal platform to expand and establish their foothold within the Scottish transport sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Needs Assessment - Outer Hebrides, Small Isles, Skye and Raasay

Notice Description

Islands Connectivity Plan - Community Needs Assessment - Outer Hebrides, Small Isles, Skye and Raasay.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The primary purpose of this project is to provide evidence and options for the future Clyde & Hebrides Ferry Services (CHFS) contracted services for Outer Hebrides, Small Isles, Skye and Raasay, as well as for planned capital investments in vessels and ports. It will also consider broader island transport connectivity options and will review and promote improved integration between ferries and connecting modes of transport on both the Scottish mainland and the relevant islands.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000825229
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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

CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£157,542 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 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

TURNER & TOWNSEND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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