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The Provision of Banking Services

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

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31 Mar 2026 at 17:05

Summary of the contracting process

Leeds City Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of banking services, marked by a direct award under the NEPO531 General Banking Services Framework. The contract, which features Leeds City Council as the buyer and National Westminster Bank PLC as the supplier, was signed on 27 March 2026 and is set to expire on 31 March 2032, with the possibility of a 48-month extension. The procurement falls outside the scope of application, organised through a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. This has been classified under the CPV code 66110000 – Banking services – catering to the procurement category of services. The process specifically supports operations in the region defined by UKE42.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in financial and banking services, especially those familiar with public authority banking requirements. Large-scale financial institutions with expertise in managing comprehensive banking operations, including electronic banking services and subsidiary account management, may find this contract particularly attractive. The collaboration with Leeds City Council ensures stable and extended engagement, underpinning business growth through consistent service delivery. Moreover, the overarching framework presents an opportunity for future contract extensions, providing further scope for business expansion and additional service provision.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Banking Services

Notice Description

Provision of banking services for Leeds City Council. This is a direct award under the NEPO531 General Banking Services Framework.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of all the council's banking requirements which will include: a main bank account and a range of subsidiary bank accounts, cheques and cheque cashing facilities, cheque stopping and BACS recall facilities, branch cash and deposit facilities, electronic banking. This list is not exhaustive The contract commences on 27/03/2026 and expires on 31/03/2032. Additional information: 1 x 48 month extension, to be taken in any combination

Procurement Information

This is a call-off from the NEPO531 General Banking Services Framework, therefore a previous notice was not required

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067a17
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030044-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£699,960 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE42 Leeds

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK

Further Information

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