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Banking Services Framework

Scottish Government

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Planning

22 Aug 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, operating from Glasgow, is currently in the planning stage for the re-procurement of the Banking Services Framework. This existing framework, classified under the industry category of 'General public services,' is managed by the Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate on behalf of Scottish public bodies. A future notice regarding this tender is expected to be published by 23 February 2026. Interested parties are invited to contribute to shaping the procurement strategy through a request for information due by 5 September 2025. This framework is valued at £3,000,000 and covers a comprehensive range of services including bank accounts, electronic and internet banking, and foreign currency requirements, indicating a significant opportunity for finance service providers.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in financial services, particularly those with capabilities in electronic banking and foreign payment processing. Given its comprehensive scope, the framework is well-suited to larger financial institutions or consortia with experience in servicing government contracts and multi-faceted banking operations. Engaging with this procurement process could provide businesses with sustained engagements, owing to the framework's anticipated operational span until July 2026. The competitive opportunity will aid business growth by solidifying a role within public sector finance operations across Scotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Banking Services Framework

Notice Description

The existing Framework for the Provision of Banking Services is a Category A Framework. The Framework commenced on 1 August 2022 and is anticipated to expire on 31 July 2026. The current framework agreement is a single lot with one supplier and covers the following services: - Bank accounts - Project Bank Accounts - CHAPS, faster payments and foreign payments - BACS - Receipts - Bulk processing centre deposits - Digital imaging - Charges - Cash withdrawals - Cheques - Stopped cheques and recalls - Pay-in books - Statements and payment information - Unpaid cheques - Foreign currency requirements - Overseas payments - Debit cards - Deposit box facilities - Branch networks - Electronic and internet banking

Lot Information

Lot 1

The existing Framework for the Provision of Banking Services is a Category A Framework. The Framework commenced on 1 August 2022 and is anticipated to expire on 31 July 2026. The current framework agreement is a single lot with one supplier and covers the following services: - Bank accounts - Project Bank Accounts - CHAPS, faster payments and foreign payments - BACS - Receipts - Bulk processing centre deposits - Digital imaging - Charges - Cash withdrawals - Cheques - Stopped cheques and recalls - Pay-in books - Statements and payment information - Unpaid cheques - Foreign currency requirements - Overseas payments - Debit cards - Deposit box facilities - Branch networks - Electronic and internet banking

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000807880
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537500
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

66110000 - Banking services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2026Expired
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
Scottish Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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