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title: "000974 RFI Banking Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-41b829e6-9c12-41e9-b96c-e9a68aa589bf"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE BRITISH LIBRARY"
published: "2018-02-28"
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# 000974 RFI Banking Services

Buyer: THE BRITISH LIBRARY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-41b829e6-9c12-41e9-b96c-e9a68aa589bf

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## Summary

The British Library is initiating a Request for Information (RFI) for Banking Services, classified under the CPV code 66110000. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a key engagement end date set for 28th May 2018. Interested parties can access further documentation and express their interest through the buyer's portal. The services sought encompass a range of banking functions, including payment accounts, receipt accounts, cash management facilities, and electronic banking services, aimed at facilitating comprehensive financial operations.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the financial services sector, particularly those offering banking and payment solutions. Companies providing electronic banking technology, cash management systems, and foreign currency transaction services would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The broad scope of banking services requested allows for both established firms and innovative startups to engage, potentially leading to enhanced growth and collaboration with a prestigious institution like The British Library.

## Notice

The scope of the RFI is General Banking Services. This includes (but is not limited to) the following services and features: - Payment accounts - Used for outgoing payments, for example, creditor cheques, CHAPS, BACS, direct debits, standing order payments, balance requests, commission charges and interest payable, etc. - Receipt accounts - Used for incoming transactions, for example, bank giro credits, standing orders, CHAPS, BACS, faster payments and unpaid direct debits and cheques, other amounts paid-in and income from card transactions, etc. - Other ancillary bank accounts - Used for other outgoing payments, for example, wage accounts from which staff salaries are paid by BACS, petty cash accounts and treasury deposit accounts - Foreign currency bank accounts - Used for payments and receipts in Euro, US$ and Yen. - Cash banking facilities - Electronic banking facilities - Providing the following functions: o Comprehensive real time balance and transaction data. o Electronic money transmission such as CHAPS. o Reconciliation data on the accounts. - Financial Protection and Remedies - Integration with IT Systems - Account and Relationship Managers - Account Information, Guidance and Assistance - Cash Management and Credit Interest Arrangements To express an interest in this project, please browse to https://bl.bravosolution.co.uk and click on current opportunities and notices and follow the online instructions Additional information: All documentation available at https://bl.bravosolution.co.uk. Click on current opportunities and notices and follow the online instructions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0336c27e-e68e-4221-a9df-a0d5645a45a6 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 28 May 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE BRITISH LIBRARY |
| Locality | WETHERBY |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS23 7BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Wetherby |
| Westminster constituency | Wetherby and Easingwold |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66110000 - Banking services

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2018 at 10:41 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0336c27e-e68e-4221-a9df-a0d5645a45a6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0336c27e-e68e-4221-a9df-a0d5645a45a6
  28th February 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://bl.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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