--- title: "SSE Operational Banking and Credit Card Tender." ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032c53" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032c53" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032c53.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032c53.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SSE PLC" published: "2022-04-11" --- # SSE Operational Banking and Credit Card Tender. Buyer: SSE PLC Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032c53 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032c53) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032c53.json) ## Summary The Public Procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, led by SSE plc for the "SSE Operational Banking and Credit Card Tender" in the Banking Services industry. This tender, initiated on 11 April 2022, is aimed at securing expressions of interest for banking and credit card services across the UK, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland, with potential expansion into international markets. The deadline for bids is set for 3 May 2022 at 14:00 BST. SSE is inviting bids for several distinct lots, covering operational banking, payment services, and credit card programmes, reflecting their diverse service requirements. This tender presents a significant opportunity for banking and financial service providers, particularly those that excel in multi-currency transactions and innovative digital banking solutions. Businesses specialising in operational banking, payment processing, or credit card programme management would benefit from participating. The flexible bidding options for individual lots allow companies of varying sizes and specialties to engage and potentially expand their market reach through a partnership with SSE plc, a key player in the electricity sector. ## Notice SSE are seeking expressions of interest in relation to the future provision of their banking and credit card services across all its business areas. These services are predominantly driven by the businesses trading in the UK, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland. However, there will be an increasing requirement for some or 2 / 5 all of these services across other geographical areas as the SSE business expands into international markets. Due to the varied scope of services required, SSE will split the requirements into 4 separate lots * Lot 1 (a) Operational Banking relating to all business banking requirements GB / NI / ROI excluding accounts included in Lot 1 (b) * Lot 1 (b) Operational Banking relating to Customer Collections in NI and ROI * Lot 2 Payment Services * Lot 3 Credit Card Programmes Bidders will be invited to submit bids for a specific lot or multiple lots. Please email your expression of interest tojames.knight@sse.com identifying which lot or lots you would like to bid for.. ### Lot Information Lot 1/2/3 Due to the varied scope of services required, SSE will split the requirements into 4 separate lots - as summarised below: - * Lot 1 (a) Operational Banking relating to all business banking requirements GB / NI / ROI excluding accounts included in Lot 1 (b) To include the provision of a large volume of complex multi-currency business banking accounts with multi-level/cross-currency cash pooling arrangements; with the ability to provide an over the counter customer payment method and a HOCA account for our customer collections in the UK; support cheque issuance and provide a state of the art cash management and payment platform maximising on digital innovations * Lot 1 (b) Operational Banking relating to Customer Collections in NI and ROI To include the provision of a large volume of multi-currency business banking accounts with multi-level/cross-currency cash pooling arrangements; with the ability to provide an over the counter customer local payment method and different methods of collecting customer income; support cheque issuance and provide a state of the art cash management and payment platform maximising on digital innovations. * Lot 2 Payment Services To include the ability to make BACS payments and MTF files efficiently and cost effectively across multiple entities in GB and ROI across the SSE Group. Facilitate customer card payments through an acquiring and transactional service with user friendly data analysis, reporting tools and state of the art technologies and user platform. * Lot 3 Credit Card Programmes The requirement for a credit card programme with a high number of company card holders across the SSE Group. There would be a need for a credit limit that would suit the requirements of the business with the flexibility to change this as and when necessary. Providing a user-friendly reporting platform and mobile application which has the capability for data analysis and reporting and self-serve online portal with a dedicated customer service support team available. Bidders will be invited to submit bids for a specific lot or multiple lots. Please email your expression of interest to james.knight@sse.com identifying which lot or lots you would wish to bid for. Additional information: Bidders will be invited to submit bids for a specific lot or multiple lots. Please email your expression of interest to james.knight@sse.com identifying which lot or lots you would wish to bid for. Renewal: TBC ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009654-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 3 May 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SSE PLC | | Locality | PERTH | | Post town | Perth | | Postcode | PH1 3AQ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling | | Local authority | Perth and Kinross | | Electoral ward | Perth City North | | Westminster constituency | Perth and Kinross-shire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 66110000 - Banking services ## Release History - 11 Apr 2022 at 15:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009654-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.sse.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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