---
title: "PIN - Provision of Banking and Merchant Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000828191"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-31"
---

# PIN - Provision of Banking and Merchant Services

Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000828191

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## Summary

South Ayrshire Council is in the planning stages of a procurement process for the provision of banking and merchant services, as detailed in the Prior Information Notice (PIN) dated 31 March 2026. This procurement is categorised under "General public services" within the UKM94 region, with the services being delivered locally. The council acts as a buyer and central purchasing body, initiating this process to gather information about potential suppliers prior to officially tendering the contract. Interested business parties should note that a future notice date is set for 27 April 2026, when further details about the tender will be made available.

This PIN presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in financial services, particularly those offering banking and merchant solutions, to expand their reach within the public sector. Firms with expertise in CPV codes 66100000, 66110000, 66120000, and 66122000 will find this an opportune moment to engage with South Ayrshire Council. As the PIN is primarily for information gathering and does not constitute a call for competition yet, suppliers can prepare to submit their tenders without any disadvantage once the formal procurement stage begins. This development could significantly benefit businesses seeking to establish or strengthen their presence in regional public service contracts.

## Notice

Prior Information Notice for the Provision of Banking and Merchant Services

### Lot Information

Banking Services

Prior Information Notice for the provision of Banking and Merchant Services for South Ayrshire Council

Merchant Services

Prior Information Notice for the Provision of Banking and Merchant Services for South Ayrshire Council

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552952 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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 | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66100000 - Banking and investment services
- 66110000 - Banking services
- 66120000 - Investment banking services and related services
- 66122000 - Corporate finance and venture capital services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552952

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR552952&idx=1
  31st March 2026 - PIN notice
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552952
  PIN - Provision of Banking and Merchant Services - Prior Information Notice for the Provision of Banking and Merchant Services

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=828191
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000828191

## Provenance

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