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title: "384_18 Banking Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7d9514b2-8200-4b5e-812a-cd03e219714c"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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published: "2017-09-13"
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# 384_18 Banking Services

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d9514b2-8200-4b5e-812a-cd03e219714c

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## Summary

The ESPO (Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation) is initiating a procurement process for a framework agreement titled "384_18 Banking Services," which falls under the banking services industry category and is aimed at providing General Banking and Merchant Acquiring services. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a budget of £10 million allocated for a contract period running from 21 May 2018 to 20 May 2020. Interested suppliers should note that a prior information notice has been issued, indicating a future notice date of 3 January 2018, and that tender documentation is not yet available.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), looking to expand their service offerings in the banking sector. Companies that specialise in banking services, financial technology solutions, or payment processing would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this process could foster long-term relationships with the ESPO, enhancing the capabilities of participating businesses and potentially leading to further contracts in the public sector.

## Notice

ESPO is seeking to establish a framework agreement with a number of suppliers for the provision of banking services.It is intended that the framework will consist of two lots to reflect the services required; General Banking and Merchant Acquiring.Forthcoming market engagement shall, however, determine the precise services covered.ESPO will impose on economic operators requirements aimed at protecting the confidential nature of information made available throughout the procurement procedure (as permitted by Regulation21(3)) and, before receiving that information, economic operators will be required to complete and return a Confidentiality Agreement, which will be available once economic operators have expressed an interest in the tender opportunity. To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity384_18 (d) Express an interest Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and tender documentation is not available yet Additional information: To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity 384_18 (d) Express an interest. Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and tender documentation is not available yet.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9285363-2440-437c-86b6-aaa9527f7035 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Jan 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 May 2018 - 20 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESPO |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 1ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66110000 - Banking services

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2017 at 13:46 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9285363-2440-437c-86b6-aaa9527f7035

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9285363-2440-437c-86b6-aaa9527f7035
  13th September 2017 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
  East Mids Tenders

## Notice URLs

- http://www.espo.org/

## Provenance

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