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title: "PAN3214 - Banking Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-11"
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# PAN3214 - Banking Services

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d58c205-279f-4fdf-9306-da89c499092d

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## Summary

Leicester City Council has awarded a contract to Barclays Bank PLC for the provision of banking services, a process initiated through a direct award under the NEPO531 Framework Agreement for General Banking Services. This contract, with a total value of £600,000, commences on 1st April 2026 and spans eight years, including an initial term of four years with the possibility of extension for an additional four years. The services are classified under 'Financial and Insurance Services' and are delivered in the region of England, UK. Although the tender stage is complete, businesses interested in similar opportunities should note the significance of direct award processes in financial services within this geographical area. 

This award reflects strategic growth potential for large-scale financial institutions looking to solidify relationships with public sector entities like local councils, as it demonstrates the trust and reliance placed upon established financial service providers. While this contract isn't suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, enterprises with robust capabilities in handling public sector banking services could find lucrative prospects by exploring participation in similar frameworks and direct award contracts. Successful engagement in such procurement processes can foster long-term partnerships and bolster business credentials within the public sector services market.

## Notice

Leicester City Council has entered into a contract for the provision of their banking services. For a term of 4 years with an option to extend for a further 4 years. The award is in accordance with the NEPO531 Framework Agreement for the provision of General Banking Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9b7ec66-ad7c-40ca-bb15-4522d7652a52 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 1FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BARCLAYS BANK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2026 at 12:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9b7ec66-ad7c-40ca-bb15-4522d7652a52

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9b7ec66-ad7c-40ca-bb15-4522d7652a52
  11th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.leicester.gov.uk

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