Provision of Treasury Consultancy Services

What this is

Inverclyde Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to provide treasury management advice and consultancy services. The supplier will advise officers and members to ensure compliance with treasury management legislation, effective risk management, and best value in treasury management decisions. Contract runs from 10 August 2026 to 9 August 2029 with two potential one-year extensions.

Key points

• Treasury management consultancy — FCA authorisation mandatory; D&B financial check will be conducted
• Award criteria: 60% price / 40% quality; Social Value Points expectation: 40 points
• Submission deadline: 1 July 2026 at 12:00 via PCS-Tender Project Code 31971

Who can bid

Open procedure covered by Government Procurement Agreement. Must be FCA-authorised. D&B financial check required at tender stage and throughout contract life. Min insurance: EL £5m, PL £10m, PI £10m. Must provide 2 past project examples (similar size and nature, last 3 years). Required submission documents: Data Protection Certificate, FOI Certificate, No Collusion Certification, S1/S2 Equalities forms, Prompt Payment Certificate, Tender Declaration Certificate.

How it is scored

Quality 40% · Price 60% 60% Price; 40% Quality split across: Staff expertise (5%), Interest Rate Forecasts (1.5%), Credit Worthiness Approach/Methodology (4.5%), Debt Restructuring Advice (4.5%), Review Meetings (4.5%), Training/Presentations (1.5%), Workshops/Seminars (3%), Reporting (7.5%), Social Value Outcome Menu (2%), Social Value Supporting Methodology (1%), Fair Work First (5%). Social Value Points expectation: 40 points for this contract value and duration.

Money

No estimated total value stated in notice. Contract covers full range of treasury management advisory services. Electronic invoicing and electronic ordering applicable.

How to submit

Submit via PCS-Tender (Project Code 31971) at https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk. Deadline: 1 July 2026 at 12:00. Tender validity: 4 months from submission date.

Clarifications

Contact procurement@Inverclyde.gov.uk or +44 1475717171. Inverclyde Council, Procurement, Municipal Buildings, Clyde Square, Greenock PA15 1LX.

Contract period

Start: 10 August 2026. End: 9 August 2029 (3 years). Option to extend for further 12 months to 9 August 2030, with a further option to 9 August 2031. Total potential duration: 5 years.

Classification

CPV 66600000 — Treasury management services 66151000 — Financial markets administration services66152000 — Financial markets regulation services ScotlandInverclydeGreenockGlasgow & Strathclyde