Planning

PIN - Provision of Banking and Merchant Services

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

31 Mar 2026 at 15:28

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Ayrshire Council has released a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for the provision of banking and merchant services, scheduled for further communication on 27 April 2026. This procurement process is currently at the planning stage, aimed at gathering information rather than calling for competition. Located in Ayr, UK (region UKM94), the council is seeking services within the banking and investment category, specifically focusing on banking services, investment banking, and related corporate finance. The process classification follows the CELEX legal framework, indicating adherence to EU standards.

This tender offers strategic opportunities for companies specialising in financial services, particularly those with expertise in banking and merchant solutions. It provides an avenue for market entry in the regional public procurement space, catering specifically to entities capable of delivering comprehensive banking and investment services. Businesses equipped with innovative financial solutions and competitive merchant services will find this procurement an ideal platform to expand their footprint within the South Ayrshire region, leveraging local authority contracts to stimulate growth. For additional details and participation requirements, interested parties can reach the council's procurement team or access their buyer profile online.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PIN - Provision of Banking and Merchant Services

Notice Description

Prior Information Notice for the Provision of Banking and Merchant Services

Lot Information

Banking Services

Prior Information Notice for the provision of Banking and Merchant Services for South Ayrshire Council

Merchant Services

Prior Information Notice for the Provision of Banking and Merchant Services for South Ayrshire Council

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0679e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029958-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

66100000 - Banking and investment services

66110000 - Banking services

66120000 - Investment banking services and related services

66122000 - Corporate finance and venture capital services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA7 1DR
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Ayr West
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Further Information

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