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title: "ID 3151653 Banking Services for the NICS and Public Sector Bodies"
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# ID 3151653 Banking Services for the NICS and Public Sector Bodies

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e4a8

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## Summary

The Department of Finance in Northern Ireland is conducting a procurement process titled "ID 3151653 Banking Services for the NICS and Public Sector Bodies". This tender falls under the services sector, specifically relating to banking services. The procurement, which commenced on 1 April 2022, aims to establish a single supplier Framework Agreement for a duration of five years, allowing various public sector bodies to engage banking services effectively. The procurement method selected is a competitive procedure with negotiation, and the tender period concludes on 25 October 2021. This initiative is significant for supporting the financial management capabilities of Northern Ireland's public sector.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for financial institutions, particularly those specialising in banking and investment services, to expand their client base within the public sector. Businesses capable of providing a range of banking solutions, such as account management, payment processing, and internet banking facilities, should consider participating. With an expected total value of £35,000,000 over the contract period, this Framework Agreement allows for robust engagement with the Northern Ireland Civil Service and various governmental agencies, creating a pathway for sustained business growth in the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

Construction and Procurement Delivery (CPD) intends to establish a collaborative Framework Agreement (Framework) for the provision of Banking Services within Northern Ireland on behalf of Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) Departments, Agencies and Non Departmental Public Bodies and other Participating Bodies (Contracting Clients), see Annex A for a list of these bodies. CPD will set up a 5 year single supplier Framework Agreement, commencing from 1 April 2022, which will allow public sector bodies to establish Contracts with the successful Supplier to provide their banking services. For the purpose of this Framework "Banking Services" will entail the servicing of a range of bank account types, varying payment and receipt methods, local banking facilities and access to an internet banking system. The main details of the banking requirements are described in the Specification.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Construction and Procurement Delivery (CPD) intends to establish a collaborative Framework Agreement (Framework) for the provision of Banking Services within Northern Ireland on behalf of Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) Departments, Agencies and Non Departmental Public Bodies and other Participating Bodies (Contracting Clients), see Annex A for a list of these bodies. CPD will set up a 5 year single supplier Framework Agreement, commencing from 1 April 2022, which will allow public sector bodies to establish Contracts with the successful Supplier to provide their banking services. For the purpose of this Framework "Banking Services" will entail the servicing of a range of bank account types, varying payment and receipt methods, local banking facilities and access to an internet banking system. The main details of the banking requirements are described in the Specification. Additional information: The potential value of the Framework was been devised through engagement with the beneficiaries and best endeavours have been made to include all users who have indicated they anticipate spending through this Framework during its lifetime. Throughout the lifetime of the contract CPD reserves the right to add participating bodies for example were a new body is formed / renaming of an existing body, new legislation requires an existing body to commence collecting fund not know at the inception of the Framework or indeed where duties are transferred between bodies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008860-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000,000 |
| Lots value | £35,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT3 9ED |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Sydenham |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTHERN BANK FINANCIAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66100000 - Banking and investment services
- 66110000 - Banking services
- 66120000 - Investment banking services and related services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2022 at 14:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008860-2022
- 24 Sep 2021 at 15:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023863-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/publications/procurement-guidance-note-0112-contract-managementprinciples-and-procedures

## Provenance

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