Tender

SSE Operational Banking and Credit Card Tender.

SSE PLC

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Tender

11 Apr 2022 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Public Procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, led by SSE plc for the "SSE Operational Banking and Credit Card Tender" in the Banking Services industry. This tender, initiated on 11 April 2022, is aimed at securing expressions of interest for banking and credit card services across the UK, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland, with potential expansion into international markets. The deadline for bids is set for 3 May 2022 at 14:00 BST. SSE is inviting bids for several distinct lots, covering operational banking, payment services, and credit card programmes, reflecting their diverse service requirements.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for banking and financial service providers, particularly those that excel in multi-currency transactions and innovative digital banking solutions. Businesses specialising in operational banking, payment processing, or credit card programme management would benefit from participating. The flexible bidding options for individual lots allow companies of varying sizes and specialties to engage and potentially expand their market reach through a partnership with SSE plc, a key player in the electricity sector.

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Notice Title

SSE Operational Banking and Credit Card Tender.

Notice Description

SSE are seeking expressions of interest in relation to the future provision of their banking and credit card services across all its business areas. These services are predominantly driven by the businesses trading in the UK, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland. However, there will be an increasing requirement for some or 2 / 5 all of these services across other geographical areas as the SSE business expands into international markets. Due to the varied scope of services required, SSE will split the requirements into 4 separate lots * Lot 1 (a) Operational Banking relating to all business banking requirements GB / NI / ROI excluding accounts included in Lot 1 (b) * Lot 1 (b) Operational Banking relating to Customer Collections in NI and ROI * Lot 2 Payment Services * Lot 3 Credit Card Programmes Bidders will be invited to submit bids for a specific lot or multiple lots. Please email your expression of interest tojames.knight@sse.com identifying which lot or lots you would like to bid for..

Lot Information

Lot 1/2/3

Due to the varied scope of services required, SSE will split the requirements into 4 separate lots - as summarised below: - * Lot 1 (a) Operational Banking relating to all business banking requirements GB / NI / ROI excluding accounts included in Lot 1 (b) To include the provision of a large volume of complex multi-currency business banking accounts with multi-level/cross-currency cash pooling arrangements; with the ability to provide an over the counter customer payment method and a HOCA account for our customer collections in the UK; support cheque issuance and provide a state of the art cash management and payment platform maximising on digital innovations * Lot 1 (b) Operational Banking relating to Customer Collections in NI and ROI To include the provision of a large volume of multi-currency business banking accounts with multi-level/cross-currency cash pooling arrangements; with the ability to provide an over the counter customer local payment method and different methods of collecting customer income; support cheque issuance and provide a state of the art cash management and payment platform maximising on digital innovations. * Lot 2 Payment Services To include the ability to make BACS payments and MTF files efficiently and cost effectively across multiple entities in GB and ROI across the SSE Group. Facilitate customer card payments through an acquiring and transactional service with user friendly data analysis, reporting tools and state of the art technologies and user platform. * Lot 3 Credit Card Programmes The requirement for a credit card programme with a high number of company card holders across the SSE Group. There would be a need for a credit limit that would suit the requirements of the business with the flexibility to change this as and when necessary. Providing a user-friendly reporting platform and mobile application which has the capability for data analysis and reporting and self-serve online portal with a dedicated customer service support team available. Bidders will be invited to submit bids for a specific lot or multiple lots. Please email your expression of interest to james.knight@sse.com identifying which lot or lots you would wish to bid for. Additional information: Bidders will be invited to submit bids for a specific lot or multiple lots. Please email your expression of interest to james.knight@sse.com identifying which lot or lots you would wish to bid for.

Renewal: TBC

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-032c53
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009654-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66110000 - Banking services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SSE PLC
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
james.knight@sse.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PERTH
Postcode
PH1 3AQ
Post Town
Perth
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Perth and Kinross
Electoral Ward
Perth City North
Westminster Constituency
Perth and Kinross-shire

Further Information

Notice URLs

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