Tender / Expressions of Interest
Roscar provides all aspects of Tender writing and Expressions of Interest for industry-based service providers.
Award Winning1 – Major Event Transport – Project Managers
1Bus Association of Victoria – Industry Achiever Award 2014
Ross Walker
Ross holds professional qualifications as an Economist and is widely acknowledged as an industry leader in the specialised field of major event transport with over 20 years of experience at the helm of many of the largest events in Australia since 2001.
Ross has an extensive public and private sector background covering the last 40 years in both public and private sector roles. Public sector roles included financial and managerial accounting in Queensland Rail (6 years) and several portfolios involving administration, contracting and financial management of bus services, airlines, water ferries and taxis for Queensland Transport (7 years). Ross also had personal responsibility for the administration of 3 Acts of Parliament and is fully au fait with the machinery of Government.
In 1994, Ross left the public sector to set up Roscar Management Consulting Pty Ltd and has worked in various consulting roles to Government (Federal, State and Local), several major corporations and numerous companies and industry bodies, spanning a number of different industries as a consultant or specialist advisor, since that time.
Since 2001, Ross has increasingly specialised in the major event transport market as either Lead Agent, Project Manager and/or JV Partner in conjunction with several businesses. He has been heavily involved with all aspects of project management, planning, scheduling, rostering, system design, confidential legal and contractual matters, negotiating with key stakeholders throughout private and public sectors, providing an interface into the bus industry, and possessing an intimate understanding of how the bus industry works, including pricing and operational elements.
Ross also possesses extensive skills and has been highly successfully in developing and writing tenders and expressions of interest across a range of industries, but most particularly in major event transport.
In terms of major events, Ross has string of credits to his name and has been a highly successful Event and/or Project Manager for the past 20 years. The accompanying Testimonials page speaks for itself in terms of Ross’ achievements.
Ross is the principal and managing director of Roscar Management Consulting Pty Ltd.
Experience
Services We Provide
Project Management Consultancy for Major Events
Roscar provides a comprehensive consultancy for project management of major events requiring bus/coach transport. Attention to detail, performance management and risk minimisation are our specialty. Our experience covers heightened security measures, accreditation, traffic management and infrastructure planning, providing a comprehensive approach to major event delivery.
Industry Based Advocacy / Contractual Matters
Roscar provides a wealth of experience to assist industry with Government and industry advocacy covering a wide range of topics.
Spread Sheeting Solutions (Inc. Financial modelling, Pricing, Indexes)
Roscar has highly developed specialist skills in spread sheeting solutions and can provide quality assistance using a wide range of software applications.
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Tenders / Expressions of Interest
- Consultation, preparation, negotiation and lodgement of all documents
- Follow up advocacy and attendance at meetings with evaluation panels
- Our comprehensive service covers all administrative aspects of tenders including legal and financial aspects
- Issuing of Tenders (incl. Tender document & draft contract preparation, advertising, briefing sessions, evaluation, post tender negotiations, awarding of tenders, finalising contracts, and ongoing performance management)
- One-stop shop capability
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Project Management Consultancy
- Project management and planning (overall logistics)
- Identification of key aspects for major event transport e.g. documentation of bus routes, timetables, access and egress issues, signage, security, special needs, etc
- Coach plan optimisation
- Development and delivery of comprehensive training courses
- Comprehensive consultation and liaison services with key stakeholders
- Contract & financial management & reporting
- Contingency Planning
- Emergency Management Planning
- Identifying appropriate Technology solutions
- One-stop shop capability
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Industry Based Advocacy / Contractual matters
- Advocacy within Public & Private Sectors
- Business Development
- Developing Operator Service Plans (OSP’s) and modelling of financial options
- Researching and reporting
- Policy and procedure formulation and interpretation (incl. Public Sector)
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Spread Sheeting Solutions (Inc. Financial modelling, Pricing, Indexes)
- Detailed pricing and cost indexes
- Financial and operational modelling
- Rolling rosters for drivers
Our Experience
Here is a snapshot of our major event experience since 2001
2017 – 2020
V/Line Rail Replacement across multiple corridors
Project Manager
2018 – 2019
V/Line Ballarat Line Upgrade Project
Project Manager
2016
V/Line “Wheels” & “Level Crossing” – Coach Replacement
Project Manager
2011 – 2015
V/Line Regional Rail Link – Coach Replacement
Project Manager & JV Partner
2005, 2011, 2013
Avalon International Airshow (3 times)
Event Manager
2006
Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games
Project Manager & JV Partner
2005
World Gymnastics Championships
Event Manager
2003
2003 Rotary International Convention
Event Manager
2002
2002 CHOGM Coolum Conference
Event Manager
2001
2001 Goodwill Games Brisbane
Event Manager
2001
World Veteran Athletics Championships
Event Manager
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