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Provision of Treasury Management Services

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The North Ayrshire Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of Treasury Management Services, with the contract awarded to Arlingclose. This undertaking falls under the services category and is primarily focused on providing specialist treasury management consultancy to assist in managing the council's loans debt and investment portfolio. The procurement method employed was an open procedure. The relevant activities occurred in Irvine, UK, where Arlingclose's services will be delivered, with the contract valued at £60,000, having been signed on 5th April 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the financial services sector, particularly those with experience in treasury management and qualifications from the Financial Services Authority (FSA). Companies that specialise in financial consulting, risk management, and those that possess the requisite certifications and financial standing are well-positioned to engage in such tenders. The successful bidder, Arlingclose, was specifically selected for their capability to deliver the detailed requirements set forth by the North Ayrshire Council, marking a pathway for future similar engagements in public sector procurement.

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Notice Title

Provision of Treasury Management Services

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced Financial Services Authority (FSA) certified Service Provider for the Provision of Treasury Management Services. The Council is seeking a treasury management consultancy service to provide specialist skills, advice and resources to assist the treasury management function in managing the Council's loans debt and investment portfolio.

Lot Information

Lot 1

North Ayrshire Council is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced Financial Services Authority (FSA) certified Service Provider for the Provision of Treasury Management Services. The Council is seeking a treasury management consultancy service to provide specialist skills, advice and resources to assist the treasury management function in managing the Council's loans debt and investment portfolio.

Renewal: subject to up to a maximum of 24 months extension, subject to performance and budget.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000640571
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY413933
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

66600000 - Treasury services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£68,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARLINGCLOSE

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404207
    Provision of Treasury Management Services - North Ayrshire Council is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced Financial Services Authority (FSA) certified Service Provider for the Provision of Treasury Management Services. The Council is seeking a treasury management consultancy service to provide specialist skills, advice and resources to assist the treasury management function in managing the Council's loans debt and investment portfolio.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY413933
    Provision of Treasury Management Services - North Ayrshire Council is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced Financial Services Authority (FSA) certified Service Provider for the Provision of Treasury Management Services. The Council is seeking a treasury management consultancy service to provide specialist skills, advice and resources to assist the treasury management function in managing the Council's loans debt and investment portfolio.

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