Planning

Banking and Merchant Services - Supplier Engagement

TONBRIDGE & MALLING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 12:56

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council is conducting a supplier engagement process for its Banking and Merchant Services needs, which is currently in the planning stage. Businesses interested in participating should note that this engagement is intended to explore market solutions and assess interest in preparation for a potential future tender. Key deadlines to consider include submitting responses by 2nd June 2025. Located in Kings Hill, West Malling, the council operates within the UKJ46 region. This opportunity is classified under the services category, specifically banking services, and the engagement is set to conclude by the end of 2025, with the expected contract period commencing on 1st January 2026.

This tender engagement can present significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies offering innovative banking and financial services solutions. It suits businesses with the capability to provide comprehensive merchant services and potentially expand their portfolio as public authority partners. Engaging in this process allows businesses to showcase their offerings and influence the council's future procurement decisions. Smaller entities or new market entrants with unique solutions should particularly consider participation to establish or enhance their presence in the government contracts sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Banking and Merchant Services - Supplier Engagement

Notice Description

Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council is inviting interested parties to take part in a supplier engagement process regarding its Banking and Merchant Services requirements. At this stage, the Council has not yet determined the most appropriate approach for delivering this contract and is engaging with the market to explore potential options and assess current levels of market interest. Interested parties are invited to submit responses to the supplier engagement (RFI) event by Monday 2nd June 2025. Disclaimer The Councils are conducting this supplier engagement exercise to understand the market in terms of supplier interest, possible solutions and potential risks. There is no guarantee that this engagement will result in a tender for this service, and no contract will be awarded at its conclusion. However, a contract may be offered through a subsequent tender process if deemed appropriate. If you require any further information at this stage, please contact us through the Kent Business Portal and we will aim to respond to your query within 3 - 5 working days.

Planning Information

Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council is inviting interested parties to take part in a supplier engagement process regarding its Banking and Merchant Services requirements. At this stage, the Council has not yet determined the most appropriate approach for delivering this contract and is engaging with the market to explore potential options and assess current levels of market interest. Disclaimer The Councils are conducting this supplier engagement exercise to understand the market in terms of supplier interest, possible solutions and potential risks. There is no guarantee that this engagement will result in a tender for this service, and no contract will be awarded at its conclusion. However, a contract may be offered through a subsequent tender process if deemed appropriate. If you require any further information at this stage, please contact us through the Kent Business Portal and we will aim to respond to your query within 3 - 5 working days. All expressions of interest, and responses, must be received via the Kent Business Portal: www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0522c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026397-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TONBRIDGE & MALLING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@tunbridgewells.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 4LZ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ46 West Kent
Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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