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

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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 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.