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Cash in Transit Logistical Services

Bank of England · Central government

In brief

Bank of England has announced plans to buy financial services and security work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £1,666,666 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 5 years, up to 8 years with extensions, starting 30 June 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for this buyer (from 5 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The Bank has a requirement for cash in transit logistical services to cover the following categories: • Ad hoc Very high value domestic consignments between two set locations • Ad hoc high value consignments between England and NI • Ad hoc international consignments • Lower value ad hoc domestic consignments • Lower value domestic consignments between three set locations

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 085397-2026

About the buyer

Bank of EnglandLast 12 months

Procurements

147

Awards

108

Suppliers it has used most for financial services

  1. Extra Care Housing Development - Edinburgh House

    Portsmouth City CouncilSouth EastConstruction, Grounds maintenance and landscaping

    Closing soon11 hours leftExpress interestSuitable for SMEs

    £280mestimated
  2. Loan Finance Tender

    Falmouth Exeter PlusSouth WestFinancial services and insurance

    Closing soon11 hours left

    £4mestimated
  3. Business Support North East Framework

    North East Combined AuthorityNorth EastFinancial services and insurance, IT services and software

    Closing soon16 hours left5 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £23mframework ceiling
  4. Insurance Procurement

    Local SpaceNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestFinancial services and insurance

    Closing soon16 hours left2 lotsSuitable for SMEs

    £700kestimated
  5. Agreements for Start Up Loans' Business Support Partners

    British Business BankNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, Wales, Scotland, Northern IrelandFinancial services and insurance

    Closing soon4 days left15 lotsSuitable for SMEs

    £104mestimated

From notice 085397-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 9 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.