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BSOG Debt Recovery Services

Department for Transport

Buyer Contact Info

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

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
100000.0 GBP
Published
16 Mar 2026, 12:15
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
31 Mar 2026, 23:00
Contract End
01 Oct 2027, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
79412000 - Financial management consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
SMITHS (SOLICITORS) LLP
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

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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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Awards

Award Title: BSOG Debt Recovery Services

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