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Banking

SOUTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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15 Apr 2026 at 11:56

Summary of the contracting process

South Kesteven District Council, based in Grantham, United Kingdom, recently completed a procurement process for banking services under the title "Banking", specifically focusing on banking business accounts. The procurement was managed through a limited competition method, aimed to be below the threshold for competitive tendering, concluding with the award date on 15th April 2026. The contract was signed at the beginning of the year, with its duration extending from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2027. This contract award, identified by reference "034179-2026", falls under the services category, primarily involving banking services, and is designated to be delivered within the UKF region.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for financial institutions specialising in banking services to expand their operations within sub-central government frameworks. Given the scope and requirements outlined, large-scale banking organisations, especially those already familiar with public authority contracts, are well-positioned to engage and compete for similar tenders. The contract promises a growth avenue for establishing and securing long-term business relationships with local government entities, potentially paving the way for further collaborations in the service-oriented sectors. National Westminster Bank plc, as the awarded supplier, exemplifies the type of large financial institutions that can thrive in this competitive procurement space.

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Notice Title

Banking

Notice Description

Banking business account

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0682f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034179-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GRANTHAM
Postcode
NG31 6TT
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Kesteven
Electoral Ward
Grantham St Vincent's
Westminster Constituency
Grantham and Bourne

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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