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Pay & Display Machine Payment Services

EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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06 Jan 2026 at 10:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by East Riding of Yorkshire Council focused on the provision of Pay & Display Machine Payment Services, falling under the category of services related to banking and investment. The location for the services was widespread, covering regions throughout the United Kingdom including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The process is currently in the award stage, with the contract being formally signed on 31st October 2025 and set to conclude on 31st October 2026. The procurement method was classified as "Below threshold - unknown," indicating a less formal approach due to the contract's narrower scope or lower financial value.

This tender presents opportunities for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) within the technology and financial services sectors, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive parking terminal payment services. Businesses experienced in being the Merchant of Record for card transactions will find this contract suitable. Such opportunities promote business growth by enhancing service diversification and increasing market access across multiple regions in the UK. As FLOWBIRD SMART CITY UK LIMITED has been awarded this contract, other firms can consider similar tenders in the future to expand their market reach and service portfolio.

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Notice Title

Pay & Display Machine Payment Services

Notice Description

Provide end to end parking terminal payment services by acting as the Merchant of Record for all card transactions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ffda
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000566-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66100000 - Banking and investment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
31 Oct 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@eastriding.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEVERLEY
Postcode
HU17 9BA
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Beverley and Holderness

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FLOWBIRD SMART CITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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