Future opportunity

Banking Services Framework (2022-2026)

  • Scottish Government

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice reference: 2021/S 000-018809

Published 4 August 2021, 4:45pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Scottish Government

4 Atlantic Quay, 70 York St

Glasgow

G2 8EA

Email

Kathleen.Cowan@gov.scot

Telephone

+44 1412420133

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM - Scotland

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.scotland.gov.uk

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.

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