Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Government
5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw
Glasgow
G2 8LU
UK
E-mail: amy.smith@gov.scot
NUTS: UKM
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.scotland.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Banking Services Framework
Reference number: SP-25-006
II.1.2) Main CPV code
66110000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.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
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
3 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
66110000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.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
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
23/02/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.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)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
22/08/2025