Mount Barker District Council is seeking tenders for banking and bill payment services. The contract will be for an initial term of five years with two optional two-year extensions. Tenders must be lodged electronically via VendorPanel by 2:00 PM CST on 28 August 2026. The evaluation criteria include pricing, service specifications, WHS, quality, innovation, and community commitment. A site/industry briefing is not applicable. The proposed contract start date is 19 October 2026, with a go-live date in mid-January 2027.
Tenders must be lodged electronically via VendorPanel by 2:00 PM CST on 28 August 2026.
The document does not explicitly state payment terms. It mentions that pricing will be used for assessing progress claims and as the basis for negotiation of variations under an agreement.
The award criteria include service pricing schedule of rates, conformity to the specification, WHS, quality and environmental management systems, product sophistication, relationship management support, transition methodology, community commitment, innovation, sustainability and social responsibilities, tenderers evidence of insurance and licences, and reference checks.
Tenderers must hold a banking licence under Commonwealth banking legislation and have a Standard & Poor's rating of a minimum of BBB. They must also provide details of insurance, WHS policies, and environmental and quality management systems.
A site/industry briefing is noted as not applicable.
The supplier query cutoff date is Tuesday, 25 August 2026, 01:30 AM E. South America Standard Time.
Submitting late tenders, failing to lodge tenders electronically via VendorPanel, or failing to meet the requirements set out in the RFT and tender documents may result in a non-conforming tender, which may not be considered.