Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Government
5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw
Glasgow
G2 8LU
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
Reference number
SP-25-006
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 66110000 - Banking services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The existing Framework for the Provision of Banking Services is a Category A Framework. The Framework commenced on 1 August 2022 and is anticipated to expire on 31 July 2026. The current framework agreement is a single lot with one supplier and covers the following services:
- Bank accounts
- Project Bank Accounts
- CHAPS, faster payments and foreign payments
- BACS
- Receipts
- Bulk processing centre deposits
- Digital imaging
- Charges
- Cash withdrawals
- Cheques
- Stopped cheques and recalls
- Pay-in books
- Statements and payment information
- Unpaid cheques
- Foreign currency requirements
- Overseas payments
- Debit cards
- Deposit box facilities
- Branch networks
- Electronic and internet banking
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £3,000,000
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 existing Framework for the Provision of Banking Services is a Category A Framework. The Framework commenced on 1 August 2022 and is anticipated to expire on 31 July 2026. The current framework agreement is a single lot with one supplier and covers the following services:
- Bank accounts
- Project Bank Accounts
- CHAPS, faster payments and foreign payments
- BACS
- Receipts
- Bulk processing centre deposits
- Digital imaging
- Charges
- Cash withdrawals
- Cheques
- Stopped cheques and recalls
- Pay-in books
- Statements and payment information
- Unpaid cheques
- Foreign currency requirements
- Overseas payments
- Debit cards
- Deposit box facilities
- Branch networks
- Electronic and internet banking
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
23 February 2026
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
The Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate (SPPD) is the organisation tasked with procuring requirements on behalf of Scottish Public Bodies. The current Banking Services Framework is due to expire on 31 July 2026. Initial work has commenced in developing a draft procurement strategy including canvassing stakeholders across the public sector. In order to complete and finalise the strategy SPPD recognises the value of suppliers having the opportunity to contribute to the process on a non-competitive and non-judgemental basis.
This request for information is aimed at collating views from market participants. The information gathered may be used in developing the procurement strategy and deliver contractual arrangements for Banking Services.
Suppliers and other interested parties should read and complete the attached request for information questionnaire, using the following link: https://forms.office.com/e/5E9D6RDw0q
The questionnaire should be completed by 5pm on 5 September 2025
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=807880.
(SC Ref:807880)