This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Jan 2026 at 00:00

Tender

08 Oct 2025 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council is currently in the tender stage for the provision of Treasury Management Advisory Services. This procurement process, identified by the code HC/COR/TM/2025, is conducted through an open procedure and falls under the industry category of services. The council is seeking a service provider for a contract duration of three years, with the possibility of a 12-month extension, in Inverness, Scotland (region UKM50). The tender process began on the 8th of October 2025, and interested parties must submit their electronic bids by the deadline of 7th November 2025 at 5:00 PM. The contract value is estimated at £88,000, reflecting the comprehensive scope of the advisory services required.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for firms experienced in financial advisory services and authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Companies that can demonstrate a robust track record in treasury management, with adequate insurance coverage and financial stability, are encouraged to participate. The evaluation criteria will focus heavily on quality (70%) and price (30%), making it crucial for potential bidders to present detailed, high-quality proposals. Businesses with expertise in providing similar services to regional or local authorities will be well-positioned to benefit from this contract, especially those capable of delivering consistently high standards of service throughout the contract period and who can outline effective and innovative treasury management strategies.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Treasury Management Advisory Services

Notice Description

The Highland Council are inviting tenders for Treasury Management Advisory Services for a three-year period, with an option to extend by a further period of up to twelve months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Highland Council are inviting tenders for Treasury Management Advisory Services for a three-year period, with an option to extend by a further period of up to twelve months.

Options: 1 x12 month extension period

Renewal: 12 month option to extend

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000811935
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN546566
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66600000 - Treasury services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£88,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£88,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£82,140 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
September 2029

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Highland 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
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5NX
Postcode Area
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MUFG Corporate Markets

Further Information

Notice Documents

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