--- title: "Banking Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ef04a9e9-8d82-4412-8b3e-0ec52bcb9255" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ef04a9e9-8d82-4412-8b3e-0ec52bcb9255" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ef04a9e9-8d82-4412-8b3e-0ec52bcb9255.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ef04a9e9-8d82-4412-8b3e-0ec52bcb9255.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WINCHESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2020-12-20" --- # Banking Services Buyer: WINCHESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef04a9e9-8d82-4412-8b3e-0ec52bcb9255 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ef04a9e9-8d82-4412-8b3e-0ec52bcb9255) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ef04a9e9-8d82-4412-8b3e-0ec52bcb9255.json) ## Summary Winchester City Council is inviting tenders for the provision of banking services, with the contract titled "Banking Services." This procurement falls under the banking services industry category, and is located in Winchester, England. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with a contract commencement date set for 1 April 2021 and a termination date of 31 March 2026, including an option for extension until 31 March 2029. The tender period concluded on 24 August 2020, and the overall contract value is approximately £246,400. The procurement method employed is an open procedure. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for banks and financial institutions authorised to operate in the UK and capable of providing access to clearing systems. Businesses with expertise in money transmission banking services, including BACS, CHAPS payments, and internet banking solutions for transaction handling, would be well-suited to compete. Companies should be prepared to furnish evidence of Financial Conduct Authority registration during the selection and evaluation process, as this is essential for eligibility. ## Notice Winchester City Council ("The Council") is inviting tenders for the provision of banking services. The contract required is for general money transmission banking services and includes maintenance of Council bank accounts, access to Faster Payments, BACS, and CHAPS payments. Paper clearing as well as cash handling. Internet banking service will be required for balance/transaction review and reporting and for payment initiation. The Commencement Date for the Contract is 1 April 2021, and the Contract shall terminate on 31 March 2026. The Council will require the option to extend the contract for another three years (i.e. up until 31 March 2029). Prospective Tenderers must be authorised to act as a bank in the UK and provide access to UK clearing systems. The Council may seek documentary evidence appropriate to Financial Conduct Authority (or equivalent) registration during the selection / evaluation process. Please see the tender documents for full details on selection and evaluation procedures. The Council is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this procurement and communicate with Tenderers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to Tenderers and all communications with the Council, including the submission of Tenderers' Responses, will be conducted via the Complete Tender Management system (CTM), which can be accessed using the following link: https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=WCC To register on CTM, please see Additional Details below. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50236688-727b-4711-ab14-fc988920708a | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 Nov 2020 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £246,400 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £146,343 | | 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 | WINCHESTER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | COLEBROOK STREET, WINCHESTER | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO23 9LJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire | | Local authority | Winchester | | Electoral ward | St Michael | | Westminster constituency | Winchester | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND (NATWEST | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 66110000 - Banking services - 66172000 - Financial transaction processing and clearing-house services ## Release History - 20 Dec 2020 at 16:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50236688-727b-4711-ab14-fc988920708a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50236688-727b-4711-ab14-fc988920708a 20th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=32744&B=WCC To register for the tender and obtain documents, click on the above URL below and follow the instructions 1 and 2: 1) Click on "New supplier registration" 2) Complete the Supplier Registration form. - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/86482 IMPORTANT NOTE:please check if your company is already registered by simply e-mailingyour company name to uksupport@eu-supply.com. ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=WCC - https://www.winchester.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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