Published date: 9 July 2018

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 8 August 2018

Contract summary

Industry

  • Banking services - 66110000

Location of contract

North East

Value of contract

£180,000 to £210,000

Procurement reference

THIR/TEN/18/615

Published date

9 July 2018

Closing date

8 August 2018

Contract start date

3 September 2018

Contract end date

1 September 2023

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

This specification is for one banking service provider with whom we will hold current accounts and credit cards as detailed in the requirements below. This provider will also offer payment options for us and for our customers and an overdraft facility.

Requirements:
Minimum of four current accounts for three legal entities, with scope to increase this if the group expands.
A quick and straightforward process to update bank mandates as needs change
An overdraft facility of £2m

Convenient way/(s) to pay in cash and cheques received, and to make cash withdrawals across the Tees Valley

Online system access to download real time banking information (cloud based system preferred), with integrated payment and account transfer functions.
Account information must be available to download in PDF and Excel/CSV format
Must be able to import payments created in our Open Accounts finance system
Payments will consist of BACS, faster payments (same day and future dated) and CHAPS payments. We may also infrequently make international payments
Payment function must be able to mirror signing rules on bank mandates, with segregation of duties between inputter and authoriser, allowing for dual level authorisation where required

Around 60 credit cards with an overall group credit limit of around £250k
Online management of credit cards including the ability to adjust individual cardholder limits is essential
The option for contactless credit cards is desirable, as is the option for prepaid debit cards

A named relationship management team that can provide quality support as and when required

An innovative approach to fraud, financial inclusion and alternative payment solutions to benefit the Group and our customers


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About the buyer

Contact name

Joanne Boyd

Address

Northshore,North Shore Road
STOCKTON-ON-TEES
TS182NB
England

Telephone

07920786582

Email

procurement@thirteengroup.co.uk

Website

www.thirteengroup.co.uk