Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Government
4 Atlantic Quay, 70 York St
Glasgow
G2 8EA
Telephone
+44 1412420133
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Banking Services Framework (2022-2026)
Reference number
SP-21-037
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 66110000 - Banking services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate (SPPD) is the organisation tasked with procuring frameworks and contracts on behalf of Scottish public sector bodies. The current collaborative Banking Services Framework will expire on 31 July 2022.
Work has commenced in developing the procurement strategy options including canvassing of stakeholders' views. In order to complete and finalise the strategy, SPPD recognises the value of suppliers having the opportunity to contribute to this process on a non-competitive, non-judgemental basis. This request for information is aimed at collating those views from market participants. This information may be utilised in developing the procurement strategy to help deliver contractual arrangements for the banking services requirements. The current framework statement of requirements and pricing schedule are attached for information purposes.
SPPD is using Questback to collate responses. Suppliers and other interested parties should read and complete the Request for Information Online Questionnaire using the link below:
https://response.questback.com/scottishgovernment/2bfavujjh7
The questionnaire will be available for all interested parties until 31 August 2021.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 66110000 - Banking services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Scottish Procurement & Property Directorate (SPPD) is the organisation tasked with procuring requirements on behalf of Scottish public sector bodies.
The current collaborative Banking Services framework will expire on 31st July 2022. It is vital that the procurement strategy is correctly informed to ensure that the framework portfolio can be brought to market in its optimal form. Work has commenced in developing the strategy. In order to complete the strategy SPPD recognises the value of suppliers having the opportunity to contribute to his process on a non-competitive, non judgemental basis.
This request for information is aimed at collating those views from market participants. This information may be used to develop the strategy to help deliver contractual arrangements for Banking Services requirements.
We have attached, for information, the current statement of requirements and pricing schedule.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
31 January 2022
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Any requests for additional information on this requirement should be submitted via the Questions and Answers facility on Public Contracts Scotland.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=661609.
(SC Ref:661609)