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Summary of the contracting process

East Ayrshire Council has concluded an open procurement process for a Treasury Management Advisory Service, with the objective to enhance their management of loan debt, leasing, and investment portfolio. The procurement process, categorized under general public services and identified by CPV code 66600000, was located in East Ayrshire, specified as UKM93, and incorporated an open procurement method. The award and contract were finalised on 21 May 2026, following the competitive tender stage, which had its submission deadline on 15 April 2026. MUFG Corporate Markets Treasury Ltd has been awarded the contract valued at £100,000 GBP, and the service was expected to use electronic invoicing and meet certain community benefit requirements.

This tender offers substantial business opportunities for financial advisory companies, specifically those registered with the Financial Conduct Authority. Businesses skilled in providing treasury and financial management services would benefit from this engagement, fostering growth via long-term contracts that could span five years with potential extensions. The advisory role would enable companies to leverage their expertise to influence public sector financial management whilst meeting the stringent technical criteria outlined. The project aligns with key community objectives, promoting regional economic activity and service excellence in the public sector financial domain.

How relevant is this notice?

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=MAY556603
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
3, 4 or 5 years dependent on extension options

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MUFG CORPORATE MARKETS TREASURY

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.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556603
    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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