Planning

Banking Services Framework

  • Scottish Government

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-050691

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-058c76

Published 22 August 2025, 8:42am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Scottish Government

5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw

Glasgow

G2 8LU

Email

amy.smith@gov.scot

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

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)