Tender

Cash Collection and Cash and Valuables in Transit Services

ARMAGH CITY, BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

03 Jun 2026 at 15:53

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is inviting tenders for its contract titled "Cash Collection and Cash and Valuables in Transit Services". This contract falls under the services category, specifically targeting collection agency services and miscellaneous business-related activities. The procurement process is open, below the threshold, and follows Northern Irish devolved regulations. Interested parties must submit their tender by 24th June 2026. The contract period is set to begin on 1st July 2026 and will conclude on 30th June 2028, with the possibility of renewal for two additional periods of one year each, contingent on Council approval and renegotiation of contract terms. The services will be carried out in Craigavon, with secure cash and cheque deliveries to local branches of the Council’s bank, Danske Bank.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses providing secure transportation and cash collection services looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector. Small to medium-sized enterprises that have experience in logistics, security services, or cash handling could particularly benefit from this opportunity. The contract's focus on quality and price ensures that businesses offering competitive pricing and high-quality service stand a strong chance of being awarded the contract. Engaging in this contract could lead to further opportunities for collaboration with Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, thus fostering business growth within the Northern Ireland region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cash Collection and Cash and Valuables in Transit Services

Notice Description

Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council invites tenders to provide Cash Collection and Cash and Valuables in Transit Services. The requirement is to provide a secure collection and delivery service for cheques and cash from a number of locations across the Borough and at varying frequencies. Full information on the required collection and lodgement schedules including frequencies are provided in 'Annex A - Collection Requirements'. Sealed containers of cash and cheques will be collected from Council premises and deposit of same that day, to the local branches of the Council's bank, currently Danske Bank.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The option for the Council to extend for 2 periods of 12 months each. Any extension is subject to approval by Council Committee, agreed adjustment of the Contract rates in accordance with the terms of the Contract and a satisfactory performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06acd5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052509-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

79940000 - Collection agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,422 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,422 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARMAGH CITY, BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CRAIGAVON
Postcode
BT64 1AL
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Electoral Ward
Craigavon Centre
Westminster Constituency
Upper Bann

Further Information

Notice Documents

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