Provision of Banking Services

Concepts

• banking services
• provision of banking services
• giffnock
• banking sector
• east renfrewshire council
• international currency payments
• east renfrewshire cultural
• estimated value of contracts
• main types
• payments

Location

Description

East Renfrewshire Council is currently inviting tenders, from suitably qualified companies for the supply of the following requirements. Provision of Banking Services for both the council and East Renfrewshire Cultural & Leisure Trust (ERCL) . The Council is aware that the banking sector is consistently developing its services. The flexibility to enjoy the benefits of any developments would be expected from the successful tender The Council utilises a range of transactions, the main types are as follows; Auto Credits to Accounts Auto Debits to Accounts Manual Credits Manual Debits Cheques Remitted Cash Handled CHAPS Payments Out Stopped Cheques Salary Recalls Unpaid Cheques Received BACSTEL-IP Transactions International Currency Payments

Total Quantity or Scope

The Council utilises a range of transactions, the main types are as follows … International Currency Payments Additional information: Quality weighting above are sub weighting and the overall weighting for quality is 40. As per the procurement regulations from 1 January 2022 there is a need to include VAT where applicable when calculating the estimated value of contracts please refer to tender information pack on PCSt for all values including and excluding VAT

Renewal Options

Provision for 3 x 12 month extension periods

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 66110000 - Banking services

Indicators

• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.
• Technical restrictions apply.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Bidders should note that all questions relevant to this exercise should be posted using the Message Board facility for this project. Please ensure that all documentation is read thoroughly. Please note that the dates on this notice are indicative and subject to change. All values indicated are indicative figure only and no guarantee is given with regard to the Council’s overall uptake of any resulting contract. Bidders are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time and date to avoid any last minute problems. East Renfrewshire Council reserves the right inline with Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, to modified any awarded contract without a new procurement procedure. Bidders should note that all questions relevant to this exercise should be posted using the Message Board facility for this project. Please ensure that all documentation is read thoroughly. Please note that the dates on this notice are indicative and subject to change. All values indicated are indicative figure only and no guarantee is given with regard to the Council’s overall uptake of any resulting contract. Bidders are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time and date to avoid any last minute problems. East Renfrewshire Council reserves the right inline with Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, to modified any awarded contract without a new procurement procedure. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 19881. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Bidders responding to this opportunity will be required to confirm their compliance with the following in order for their bid to be considered further. Should you advise that you are unwilling to confirm compliance your bid will be removed from this exercise without further consultation? East Renfrewshire Council is committed to maximising community benefits, Community benefits improve the economic, social or environmental wellbeing of the area. Under this contract the successful supplier will be requested to support East Renfrewshire Council’s economic, environmental and social regeneration objectives to achieve benefits for our identified beneficiary hierarchy. Tier 1. Targeted recruitment and training for priority employability groups. Tier 2. Work experience placements for the same target groups. Tier 3. Curriculum support for schools and those on employability pathways. Tier 4. Community Enhancement for community groups and projects. Tier 5. Small and Medium Enterprises and Social Enterprise Organisations supply chain support. If you are successful in the award of this contract you will be required to communicate / meet with East Renfrewshire Council to finalise the delivery of the benefits that you are offering under this contract. Based on the estimated value and term of contract being offered the Council expects you to meet a minimum of 50 Community Benefits points. Please note there is no limit to the Community Benefits that a Bidder may offer and the total Community Benefit Points for these may exceed the stated expectation. (SC Ref:701059)