Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c4c-ca24-7094-b503-27778b2afe33/pin-notice-for-market-engagement-for-a-credit-union-to-be-part-of-a-community-ba pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # PIN Notice for Market Engagement for A Credit Union to be part of a Community Banking Offer for London Borough of Barking and Dagenham [London Borough of Barking and Dagenham](https://tendernation.io/buyers/london-borough-of-barking-and-dagenham) Estimated value Not stated Published 17 Dec 2020 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender This PIN notice is for market pre-engagement only and is not a call for competition. London Borough of Barking & Dagenham (LBBD) expects to run a tender for the implementation of a Community Banking offer and requires a Credit Union provider to underpin this offer. Whilst the local authority will have to go through a formal procurement process to select a suitable credit union partner, this notice is intended to be the start of a conversation with potential providers. We would like to invite interested partners to engage in initial discussions with us to explore our requirements and next steps with the procurement exercise. For more detailed information about the borough and proposition please request a copy of the prospectus from Additional information: LBBD are seeking a Credit Union partner who is up for the challenge of developing a Community Banking offer with us and partners. Our vision is that fair, affordable and appropriate financial products and services are available to everyone who lives or works in Barking and Dagenham. We are therefore looking to partner with an innovative, progressive and forward-thinking credit union to proactively work with us to develop and deliver local financial services for the borough. Co-production is at the heart of everything we do and we want to work collaboratively with the right partner to ensure that this offer is locally tailored and reflects the needs of the borough's residents. We want to set ambitious targets for this service, to maximise its impact and value, and we are committed to providing council resource and investment to ensure these targets are successfully achieved. Whilst the local authority will have to go through a formal procurement process to select a suitable credit union partner, this notice is intended to be the start of a conversation with potential providers. We would like to invite interested partners to engage in initial discussions with us to explore our requirements and next steps with the procurement exercise. As a minimum, we are looking for a Credit Union that: 1.Can provide a broad range of financial services and products, catering to different customer needs, including saving accounts, instant loans and transactional banking facilities. 2.Embraces digitalisation and can provide a comprehensive online banking platform, via the web and mobile, ensuring remote, 24/7 access to services is available across the borough. 3.Can provide access to services to meet the needs of local residents who are digitally excluded. 4. Has a willingness to work with ourselves and community partners to develop new products and services to meet local needs. 5. Is regulatory compliant and financially robust and healthy, with an ability to grow and a track record of high-quality service delivery and customer satisfaction. 6. Will invest in the community of Barking and Dagenham and creatively and meaningfully engage in creating Social Value for the borough. LBBD are planning to hold market engagement sessions with interested providers, where more detail regarding the proposition, work and next stage of the procurement process will be provided. LBBD invites any interested parties to submit a statement of interest covering their interest in the project and a description of their organisation (maximum of 500 words), so this can be arranged. It may not be possible to hold 1-2-1 Market engagements with all suppliers, although all information shared at any 1-2-1 meetings held will be made available to all suppliers who submit a statement of interest. Please submit your statement of interest to by NOON on Friday 8th January 2021. Read full description ## CPV classification Credit granting services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/04a92344-b57d-45c8-970a-d47b7dc5f484) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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