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Credit Card Processing Fees for Car Parks

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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22 Jan 2026 at 16:21

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has completed the procurement process of credit card processing services for four car parks across Bedford. This tender falls under the services category, specifically financial transaction processing and clearing-house services. The process moved into the Award stage on 22nd January 2026 and the contract was signed the same day, with a duration extending from the start date to 31st October 2028, with potential renewal options up to 2030. The procurement method was below the threshold and managed as an unknown specific category. The main procurement stage is complete, and Bedford Borough Council, acting as the buying organisation, will collaborate with Planet Merchant Services Ltd, a company based in Redhill, United Kingdom.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in financial services and transaction processing, especially those interested in growing their portfolio in the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand in service provisions, particularly in the digital and financial transaction areas, would find this contract scope desirable. The partnership with a sub-central government body like Bedford Borough Council enhances credibility and offers a stable, continuous market presence, potentially yielding business growth through sustained relationships and service delivery.

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Notice Title

Credit Card Processing Fees for Car Parks

Notice Description

Credit Card Processing Fees for 4 Car Parks across Bedford

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060cb5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005938-2026
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

66172000 - Financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2026 - 31 Oct 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.hub@bedford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLANET MERCHANT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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