Tender

Provision of Banking and Merchant Card Services

CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Oct 2024 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

Caerphilly County Borough Council is inviting tenders for the provision of banking and merchant card services under the tender ID "CCBC/PS2592/HS/24". This procurement falls under the industry category of banking services (CPV Code: 66110000) and covers services within the boundaries of Caerphilly County. The procurement stage is currently active and is in the tender phase. The tender process is open and will close on 22nd November 2024. The contract is valued at £910,000 and is expected to commence post evaluation, with a potential duration of up to ten years, including extensions. Interested suppliers must submit their bids electronically via the Proactis Supplier Portal.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for financial institutions specialising in corporate banking and merchant card services, given the long-term nature of the contract. The process involves a comprehensive three-stage evaluation, ensuring that only qualified and financially robust providers are considered, making it ideal for well-established banks with solid financial ratings. SMEs with relevant experience in delivering high-quality banking services should also find this a viable opportunity. The inclusion of social value components adds another dimension for businesses committed to delivering broader societal benefits alongside high service quality.

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Notice Title

Provision of Banking and Merchant Card Services

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to appoint a suitable Bank to provide the Provision of Banking Services and Merchant Card Services to the Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council is seeking to appoint a suitable Bank provider for its Corporate Banking Services to include banking and merchant card services. The Council is seeking to award a single contract covering the full range of services as clearly detailed within the ITT. The contract is for a period of five years, with the option to extend for up to a further period of five years extended on an annual basis. The process will be a three stage process consisting of selection, evaluation and preferred bidder stage. Stage One - Selection stage This will consist of Pass/Fail questions. Providers will need to pass all questions to proceed to the award stage, Stage Two. Providers shall note that if they fail any of the Pass/Fail criteria with in the selection stage their bids will be excluded from any further part in the process. Financial Rating The minimum requirement acceptable to the Council during the tender process and throughout the term of the contract shall be the investment grade rating of (short-term/ Long-term) F2 / BBB Fitch or equivalent. The Council shall undertake periodic reviews of the successful providers rating during the term of the contract. If the successful provider falls below the F2 / BBB (Fitch or equivalent) during the term of the contract, the Council shall terminate the contract. Stage Two - Evaluation stage The award methodology will be based upon the Most Economical Advantageous Tender submission received utilising a criteria of Cost and Quality with the following % attributed to each area: Cost 40% weighting Quality 60% Weighting, to include specification response, Demonstration / Presentation The evaluation stage will consist of scored questions. Full details of the evaluation process are available within the ITT. Stage Three - Preferred Bidder Stage The Council will commence discussions on the banks Terms and Conditions and any other aspects including but not limited to technical and commercial aspects of the bid, terms and conditions and the length of the contract period which will not exceed ten (10) years. Social Value is a non scored requirement for this tender but a mandatory requirement. Full details are in the ITT Additional information: The contract period is for five years with the option to extend up to a further period of five years. The estimated value includes extension options

Renewal: The contract includes an option to extend for up to a further period of five (5) years (Total Ten Years)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ad37
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033536-2024
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

66100000 - Banking and investment services

66110000 - Banking services

66120000 - Investment banking services and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£910,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£910,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2024Expired
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
CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Helen Sellwood Sellwood
Contact Email
sellwhl@caerphilly.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1443863161

Buyer Location

Locality
HENGOED
Postcode
CF82 7PG
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
TLL16 Gwent Valleys

Local Authority
Caerphilly
Electoral Ward
Ystrad Mynach
Westminster Constituency
Caerphilly

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