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Card Acquiring Services - Sefton Car Parks

SEFTON COUNCIL

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20 Nov 2025 at 14:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Sefton Council, focused on acquiring card services for Sefton Car Parks. Situated in Bootle, the contracting authority operates under the sub-central government classification. This particular contract, identified by tender ID DN798163, was completed using a direct procurement method, meaning it was below threshold and processed without competition. The award phase concluded with an official contract signed on 19th November 2025, and the contract is set to start on 1st January 2026 and end on 31st December 2028. Primarily serving the services sector, this procurement falls under the 'Other community, social and personal services' industry category, with an emphasis on services within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for SMEs specializing in card acquiring services. Although the procurement was direct and closed without competition to Worldline, businesses capable of offering similar expertise might position themselves for future prospects with Sefton Council or similar public authorities. Participation in such public procurement contracts can lead to business growth, especially for service providers experienced in handling transactions within local government frameworks and adjusting to public sector requirements quickly. Engaging with contracts in this domain allows SMEs to expand their portfolio and increase their visibility in the public sector marketplace.

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Notice Title

Card Acquiring Services - Sefton Car Parks

Notice Description

Card Acquiring Services to Worldline- Sefton Car Parks

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e5a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075738-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,350 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEFTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Joanna Gniewek-Bodziany
Contact Email
joanna.bodziany@sefton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 3NJ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Derby
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WORLDLINE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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