An inspection of rail franchise procurement: first-class regulation for privatised passenger rail?

Butler, Luke

Abstract

Examines the operation of rail franchise procurement in the UK. Reviews key aspects of such franchising, its legal framework, whether the process is open to competitive tendering or direct awards, and the rules on publication of opportunities, consultation, qualitative selection and the award criteria. Discusses the role of public sector operators, procurement reforms and challenges after privatisation, and whether further changes are needed.

Citation

Butler, L. (2018). An inspection of rail franchise procurement: first-class regulation for privatised passenger rail?. Public Procurement Law Review, 6, 251-278

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Mar 12, 2018
• Online Publication Date: Nov 5, 2018
• Publication Date: Nov 5, 2018
• Deposit Date: Aug 24, 2020
• Publicly Available Date: Aug 27, 2020
• Journal: Public Procurement Law Review
• Print ISSN: 0963-8245
• Publisher: Sweet and Maxwell
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 6
• Pages: 251-278
• Public URL: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/4814640
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