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title: "CE-79-19 Provision of Banking Services and Merchant Services to South Ayrshire Council"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000594268"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2020-02-13"
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# CE-79-19 Provision of Banking Services and Merchant Services to South Ayrshire Council

Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000594268

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## Summary

The South Ayrshire Council is seeking tenders for the "CE-79-19 Provision of Banking Services and Merchant Services" as part of an open procurement process aimed at enhancing the council's banking requirements and providing flexible payment solutions for local taxpayers and service users. Located in Ayr, UK, this tender process has recently completed, with the contract awarded on 19 December 2019. The general public services sector is the primary focus of this procurement, with the contract valued at approximately £415,741.86.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the financial services sector, particularly banks and financial institutions that offer comprehensive banking and merchant services. Companies that can deliver high-quality service, demonstrate flexibility and efficiency, and possess a strong track record in similar contracts will be well-suited to compete. Additionally, this procurement may also interest organisations focusing on community engagement and social benefits, given the potential for community benefits outlined in the contract requirements.

## Notice

The Council invites tenders for the provision of Banking Services and Merchant Services and in doing so hopes to meet the objectives of: - Securing a high quality banking service to meet the Councils banking requirements - Enabling the local tax payers and service users the benefit of flexible payment arrangements - Enabling Council services to benefit from flexible banking solutions which will maximise efficiency - Securing a value for money partnership between the Council and its bankers

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council invites tenders for the provision of Banking Services and Merchant Services and in doing so hopes to meet the objectives of: - Securing a high quality banking service to meet the Councils banking requirements - Enabling the local tax payers and service users the benefit of flexible payment arrangements - Enabling Council services to benefit from flexible banking solutions which will maximise efficiency - Securing a value for money partnership between the Council and its bankers

Renewal: +2 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380807 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Approximately 7 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £415,741 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYR |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA7 1DR |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM94 South Ayrshire |
| Local authority | South Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Ayr West |
| Westminster constituency | Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock |
| Delivery location | TLM94 South Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BANK OF SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services
- 66100000 - Banking and investment services
- 66110000 - Banking services
- 66122000 - Corporate finance and venture capital services
- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380807
- 13 Aug 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG363137

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG363137
  CE-79-19 Provision of Banking Services and Merchant Services to South Ayrshire Council - The Council invites tenders for the provision of Banking Services and Merchant Services and in doing so hopes to meet the objectives of: - Securing a high quality banking service to meet the Councils banking requirements - Enabling the local tax payers and service users the benefit of flexible payment arrangements - Enabling Council services to benefit from flexible banking solutions which will maximise efficiency - Securing a value for money partnership between the Council and its bankers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380807
  CE-79-19 Provision of Banking Services and Merchant Services to South Ayrshire Council - The Council invites tenders for the provision of Banking Services and Merchant Services and in doing so hopes to meet the objectives of: - Securing a high quality banking service to meet the Councils banking requirements - Enabling the local tax payers and service users the benefit of flexible payment arrangements - Enabling Council services to benefit from flexible banking solutions which will maximise efficiency - Securing a value for money partnership between the Council and its bankers

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000594268
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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