Tender

Treasury Management Advisory Service

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

East Ayrshire Council is currently inviting tenders for its "Treasury Management Advisory Service," aimed at enhancing its loan debt, leasing, and investment portfolio management. This procurement, classified under general public services, is taking place in Kilmarnock, located in the UKM93 region. The tender stage is active, with the submission methods facilitated electronically via the Public Tenders Scotland portal. Key dates are highlighted, with expressions of interest due by 12 April 2026 and the final tender submission deadline on 15 April 2026 at noon. The procurement follows an open procedure, creating an accessible opportunity for qualified bidders registered with the Financial Conduct Authority to participate.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in financial advisory services, particularly those with expertise in treasury management and a proven track record in servicing public sector organisations. Ideal candidates are those proficient in electronic invoicing and have the capabilities to perform under outlined contract terms for potential extensions totalling up to five years. Companies that possess staff with suitable qualifications, as specified by the authority, will find this contract a substantial opportunity to expand their portfolio in the public sector, leveraging their skills to support East Ayrshire Council's financial operations.

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Notice Title

Treasury Management Advisory Service

Notice Description

East Ayrshire Council is seeking to appoint a Treasury Management Advisor who will provide specialist skills and resources to assist the Director of Finance & Digital and nominated Finance Service employees in the management and the Council's loan debt, leasing and investment portfolio. Bidders must be registered with the Financial Conduct Authority.

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Ayrshire Council is seeking to appoint a Treasury Management Advisor who will provide specialist skills and resources to assist the Director of Finance & Digital and nominated Finance Service employees in the management and the Council's loan debt, leasing and investment portfolio. Bidders must be registered with the Financial Conduct Authority.

Renewal: The contract is for a period of three years with the possibility of two separate one-year extensions at the sole discretion of the Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000825988
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551351
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66600000 - Treasury services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
3, 4 or 5 years dependent on extension options

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
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
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551351
    Treasury Management Advisory Service - East Ayrshire Council is seeking to appoint a Treasury Management Advisor who will provide specialist skills and resources to assist the Director of Finance & Digital and nominated Finance Service employees in the management and the Council's loan debt, leasing and investment portfolio. Bidders must be registered with the Financial Conduct Authority.

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