Scottish Government

ISBN 0 7559 4769 X
ISSN 0950 2254
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CONTENTS

1. Introduction
Objective of the Report
Background
The Ferry Operations and the Suggested Tender Approach

2. Methodology
Research Approach
Project Programme
Stage 1 - Inception, Scoping, Briefing
Stage 2 - Research: Country by Country Data
Stage 3 - Analysis and Reporting

3. Country Summaries
The Baltic Countries
Cyprus
Denmark
Finland
France - Corsica
Germany
Greece
Ireland
Italy - Sicily
Malta
The Netherlands
Portugal
Spain
Sweden
UK - Scotland

4. Concluding Remarks
Introduction
The Definition of Lifeline Services
The Introduction of PSOS or Minimum Service Requirements
The Introduction of PSC and Subsidies
Tendering of Contracts
Allocation of Risks Under Contract

Appendices

A Country Contacts
B Denmark Case Study
C Finland Case Study
D France (Corsica) Case Study
E Germany Case Study
F Greece Case Study
G Ireland Case Study
H Italy (Sicily) Case Study
I Malta Case Study
J The Netherlands Case Study
K Portugal Case Study
L Spain Case Study
M Sweden Case Study
N United Kingdom (Scotland) Case Study

The views expressed in this report are those of the researcher and
do not necessarily represent those of the Department or Scottish Ministers.