---
title: "Credit Card Processing Fees for Car Parks"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060cb5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-22"
---

# Credit Card Processing Fees for Car Parks

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060cb5

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

Credit Card Processing Fees for 4 Car Parks across Bedford

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005938-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2026 - 31 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £70,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PLANET MERCHANT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66172000 - Financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2026 at 16:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005938-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005938-2026
  22nd January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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