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title: "TS/CCS/CC/2025/03/01 Rail Reform Advisor Support"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000811880"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT SCOTLAND"
published: "2025-10-02"
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# TS/CCS/CC/2025/03/01 Rail Reform Advisor Support

Buyer: TRANSPORT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000811880

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540478 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT SCOTLAND |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 7ER |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services
- 79221000 - Tax consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540478

## 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.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.transport.gov.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000811880

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