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NAC/5227 Treasury Management Services

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council has completed the procurement process for the NAC/5227 Treasury Management Services contract, engaging Arlingclose Ltd as the selected supplier. This contract pertains to the provision of expert treasury management consultancy services designed to assist in managing the council's loans, debts, and investment portfolio, and falls under the General Public Services category. Located in Irvine, Scotland, within the UKM93 region, the process employed an open procedure method. The contract is expected to span 3 years, with a potential extension for up to 24 months. The final contract, valued at £77,500, was signed on 27 February 2026 during the award stage of the procurement process.

This tender presents valuable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in financial services, particularly those certified by the Financial Services Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The contract awards a significant value, showcasing the potential profitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in handling regional authorities' financial portfolios. Successful bidders are expected to demonstrate sufficient annual turnover, relevant past experience, and required professional indemnity insurance, making it vital for firms with a robust foundation and proven capabilities in treasury management to compete effectively.

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Notice Title

NAC/5227 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. This service will 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 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. Specification for the provision of treasury management consultancy services. The contract will be in place for 3 years then an option to extend for up to 24 months. Tenderers must agree to accept Conditions of contract for consultancy services (other than work consultancies) as the contract will be let on these terms.

Renewal: There will be an option to extend for up to 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000817652
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550959
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66600000 - Treasury services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£77,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
April 2029 or a maximum date of April 2031 dependant on if extension options are taken.

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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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=JAN546824
    NAC/5227 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. This service will 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=MAR550959
    NAC/5227 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. This service will 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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