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title: "Banking and Merchant Services - Supplier Engagement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0522c0"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "TONBRIDGE & MALLING BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-23"
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# Banking and Merchant Services - Supplier Engagement

Buyer: TONBRIDGE & MALLING BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0522c0

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## Summary

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council is conducting a supplier engagement process for its Banking and Merchant Services needs, which is currently in the planning stage. Businesses interested in participating should note that this engagement is intended to explore market solutions and assess interest in preparation for a potential future tender. Key deadlines to consider include submitting responses by 2nd June 2025. Located in Kings Hill, West Malling, the council operates within the UKJ46 region. This opportunity is classified under the services category, specifically banking services, and the engagement is set to conclude by the end of 2025, with the expected contract period commencing on 1st January 2026.

This tender engagement can present significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies offering innovative banking and financial services solutions. It suits businesses with the capability to provide comprehensive merchant services and potentially expand their portfolio as public authority partners. Engaging in this process allows businesses to showcase their offerings and influence the council's future procurement decisions. Smaller entities or new market entrants with unique solutions should particularly consider participation to establish or enhance their presence in the government contracts sector.

## Notice

Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council is inviting interested parties to take part in a supplier engagement process regarding its Banking and Merchant Services requirements. At this stage, the Council has not yet determined the most appropriate approach for delivering this contract and is engaging with the market to explore potential options and assess current levels of market interest. Interested parties are invited to submit responses to the supplier engagement (RFI) event by Monday 2nd June 2025. Disclaimer The Councils are conducting this supplier engagement exercise to understand the market in terms of supplier interest, possible solutions and potential risks. There is no guarantee that this engagement will result in a tender for this service, and no contract will be awarded at its conclusion. However, a contract may be offered through a subsequent tender process if deemed appropriate. If you require any further information at this stage, please contact us through the Kent Business Portal and we will aim to respond to your query within 3 - 5 working days.

### Planning Information

Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council is inviting interested parties to take part in a supplier engagement process regarding its Banking and Merchant Services requirements.
At this stage, the Council has not yet determined the most appropriate approach for delivering this contract and is engaging with the market to explore potential options and assess current levels of market interest.
Disclaimer
The Councils are conducting this supplier engagement exercise to understand the market in terms of supplier interest, possible solutions and potential risks. There is no guarantee that this engagement will result in a tender for this service, and no contract will be awarded at its conclusion. However, a contract may be offered through a subsequent tender process if deemed appropriate.
If you require any further information at this stage, please contact us through the Kent Business Portal and we will aim to respond to your query within 3 - 5 working days.
All expressions of interest, and responses, must be received via the Kent Business Portal:
www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026397-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2027 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TONBRIDGE & MALLING BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MALLING |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME19 4LZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent |
| Local authority | Tonbridge and Malling |
| Electoral ward | Kings Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ46 West Kent |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66110000 - Banking services

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 12:56 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026397-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026397-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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