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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
active
Procedure
open
Value
100000.0 GBP
Gross: 120000 GBP
Published
25 Nov 2025, 12:07
Deadline
08 Jan 2026, 23:59
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
79940000 - Collection agency services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
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

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076823-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: With the option to extend for a further maximum period of 6 Months

Lot 1 Value: GBP 100,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 120,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2027-10-01T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Documents

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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