--- title: "Banking Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000766664" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000766664" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000766664.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000766664.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2024-09-11" --- # Banking Services Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000766664 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000766664) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000766664.json) ## Summary Aberdeenshire Council, in collaboration with Aberdeen City Council and The Highland Council, solicited tenders for the provision of Banking Services, with a total estimated value of GBP £475,000. This open procedure tender, described as providing banking services to the councils, was detailed in a contract notice issued on 30th May 2024, with submissions closing on 1st July 2024. The procurement process, classified under CPV code 66110000 and COFOG category "General public services," focused on services to be delivered in Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire, and Inverness. Despite the structured process, which included quality and price as award criteria, the tender concluded unsuccessfully as indicated in the award notice dated 11th September 2024. This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in financial services, particularly those capable of managing large-scale public sector contracts. The requirements of the tender call for businesses with established capabilities in banking service provision, compliance with financial regulations, and strong contract performance management. Firms with expertise in handling substantial public sector clients and possessing the necessary financial stability, insurance, and experience are well-suited to compete. The option to extend the contract by up to 24 months further enhances the growth prospects for successful bidders, offering stable and prolonged engagements with multiple larger councils in Scotland. ## Notice Provision of Banking Services for Council(s) ### Lot Information Lot 1 Provision of council banking services for the following three councils, Aberdeenshire Council, Aberdeen City Council and The Highland Council. Each Council will have their own contract with the winning bidder. Options: Option to extend the contract in total by up to 24 months via a single or multiple extensions. Renewal: Up to 24 months extension options ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514061 | | 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 | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 Sep 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | May 2029 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £475,000 | | Lots value | £475,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Unsuccessful | | Lots status | Unsuccessful | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL; THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB16 5GB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeen City | | Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North | | Delivery location | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 66110000 - Banking services ## Release History - 11 Sep 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514061 - 30 May 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY506246 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY506246&idx=8 6th June 2024 - Clarification Questions 1- 3 response - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY506246&idx=3 30th May 2024 - Appendix A to Appendix 1 - Specific SOR - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY506246&idx=4 30th May 2024 - Appendix 2 - Pricing - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY506246&idx=5 30th May 2024 - Appendix 3 - Declaration - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY506246&idx=6 30th May 2024 - Appendix 4 - Conditions of Contract - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY506246&idx=7 30th May 2024 - Appendix 5 - Award Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY506246&idx=1 30th May 2024 - Invitation to Tender (ITT) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY506246&idx=2 30th May 2024 - Appendix 1 - Scope of Requirements - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY506246 Banking Services - Provision of Banking Services for Council(s) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514061 Banking Services - Provision of Banking Services for Council(s) ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000766664 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00232 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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