Description of the procurement
An Post have a number of bank accounts, of varying types across the group, with an overdraft facility on its main current account.
The An Post group currently requests Direct Debit, Direct Credit/Direct Pay EFT transactions per annum across a number of accounts, and currently has a requirement to initiate high value urgent transfers on a yearly basis.
An Post wish to appoint a single supplier for the provision of General Banking Services. It is anticipated that the agreement will be for a period of 3 years with the option of extending for an additional 2 years, subject to a year on year review.
Suppliers should have the following expertise/capabilities within, but not limited to the following areas:
— Bank Account Structure Management,
— facilities to support An Post Cheque Issuing requirements,
— centralised cheque/paper lodgement facilities,
— robust online banking systems,
— secure EFT bulk Facilities as a direct participant of EBA clearing,
— strong service delivery and relationship management team,
— excellent reporting facilities across all services and systems,
— offer value added activities/services,
— ability to ensure a smooth transition.