WP1: METHODS OF DELIVERY, COMPETITION AND PROCUREMENT,

FREIGHT

METHODS OF FERRY SERVICE DELIVERY AND OPERATIONOPERATION

Public Operator(s) Private Operator(s) Mixed public/private

(e.g. ‘state’ vessels) Community run CMAL/Vesco Other options?

COMPETITION AND PROCUREMENT

Large bundle tender (I.e. all routes in one bundle)

Small bundle tender Tender on individual route

basis Community tender Competition on routes Other approaches?

FINANCIAL INCENTIVES

Capital subsidies (ships and piers)

Operating and deficit subsidies

Tariff/User subsidy Freight & livestock

subsidies Other incentives?

FLEXIBILITY IN FUTURE CONTRACTS

Sailing & arrival times Pricing Subsidy Ship-specific factors Terminal/integration

specific issues Specify minimum

frequency, permit more sailings

Other issues

FREIGHT

What are the main freight traffic flows/goods today?

What will be the main freight flows in future?

Strengths of existing freight services

Weaknesses of existing services

Growth prospects for freight traffic

How should freight services be improved?

POWERS AND STRUCTURES OF SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Single contracting authority

Multiple contracting authorities

Any additional powers required

Potential role of a Ferry Regulator?

Other powers/structures or regulatory issues?

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

In what aspects could/ should emissions be reduced?

How can this best be achieved?

Can it be built into tenders?

Other potential ways to reduce emissions?

METHODOLOGY & TIMESCALE

Seminars Workshops Public meetings Interviews Submissions Case studies on UK and

international services Existing data sources Ends June 09