Provision of Banking & Merchant Services
South Ayrshire Council, a local government organisation, is procuring banking and merchant services through two lots. Lot 1 covers day-to-day banking, including the provision and operation of bank accounts, cash and liquidity management, payment processing, and associated treasury support. Lot 2 covers merchant services for the secure acceptance, processing and settlement of card payments across the Council’s service areas and customer payment channels. The services will be delivered for Council operations in the UKM94 region, which covers South Ayrshire. The estimated contract value and contract duration are not specified in the available tender information. The critical qualification requirement is not stated; bidders must be capable of delivering the relevant banking services or secure merchant payment services for the lot they are bidding for.
Buyer: South Ayrshire Council. Source: Public Contracts Scotland. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: Not stated by the buyer
- Bids close: 26 Nov 2026
- Location: South Ayrshire
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Category: Financial and insurance services (66000000)
From the official notice
South Ayrshire Council (the Council) has a requirement to establish a contract for the delivery of Banking Services and Merchant Services via two (2) lots. Lot 1 – Banking Services. The provision of day-to-day banking services, including bank accounts, cash management, liquidity management, payment processing and associated treasury support services. Lot 2 – Merchant Services. The provision of merchant services to facilitate the secure acceptance, processing and settlement of card payments across a range of Council service areas and customer payment channels.
View the official notice
Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 26 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The buyer has not published a value.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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