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title: "Banking Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000777545"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-01-22"
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# Banking Services

Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000777545

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## Summary

Aberdeenshire Council, in collaboration with Aberdeen City Council and The Highland Council, has completed the procurement process for the provision of banking services, under the title "Banking Services." This procurement, classified under CPV code 66110000 for banking and investment services, caters to general public services in the regions of Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire, and Inverness (UKM50). The procurement followed an open procedure and was accelerated due to its re-tendering nature. The contract, which was awarded to Clydesdale Bank PLC, was signed on 19th December 2024 and has a total value of GBP 1,032,779. The contract includes options for extension, potentially lasting up to an additional 24 months.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for entities in the banking sector, particularly those capable of offering high-quality financial services to regional authorities. Large banking institutions, given their comprehensive service offerings and extensive resources, would be particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts. Moreover, businesses that can ensure a dedicated account representative and possess robust financial management and compliance capabilities are likely to thrive in this space. The tender specifications underscore the importance of meeting professional standards, maintaining reliable service quality, and providing innovative financial solutions tailored to the needs of regional councils.

## Notice

Provision of Banking Services for Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen City and The Highland Councils

### 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=JAN522295 |
| 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 | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 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 | £1,032,779 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CLYDESDALE BANK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66110000 - Banking services

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522295
- 11 Sep 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514045

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP514045&idx=8
  20th September 2024 - Clarification Questions from previously cancelled tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP514045&idx=5
  11th September 2024 - Appendix 3 - Declaration
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP514045&idx=6
  11th September 2024 - Appendix 4 - Conditions of Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP514045&idx=7
  11th September 2024 - Appendix 5 - Award Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP514045&idx=1
  11th September 2024 - ITT Banking Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP514045&idx=2
  11th September 2024 - Appendix 1 - Scope of Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP514045&idx=3
  11th September 2024 - Appendix 1 - App A SOR Authority Specific Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP514045&idx=4
  11th September 2024 - Appendix 2 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514045
  Banking Services - Provision of Banking Services for Council(s)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522295
  Banking Services - Provision of Banking Services for Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen City and The Highland Councils

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.highland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000777545
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00232

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