Buyer Name: Department for Transport
Buyer Address: Great Minster House, 33 Horseferry Road, London, UKI32, SW1P 4DR, United Kingdom
Contact Email: dftc.procurement@dft.gov.uk
Buyer Name: Department for Transport
Buyer Address: Great Minster House, 33 Horseferry Road, London, UKI32, SW1P 4DR, United Kingdom
Contact Email: dftc.procurement@dft.gov.uk
The Department for Transport is seeking to contract with experienced debt recovery service providers to support the recovery of public funds from bus operators who have failed to meet the terms and conditions of various government grant schemes.
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Lot 1 Status: complete
Award Title: BSOG Debt Recovery Services
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