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BSOG Debt Recovery Services

Department for Transport

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

14 Apr 2026 at 12:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

16 Mar 2026 at 12:15

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

25 Nov 2025 at 16:30

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

25 Nov 2025 at 12:07

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

17 Oct 2025 at 16:38

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport has awarded the contract for "BSOG Debt Recovery Services" to Smith (Solicitors) LLP, also known as Smith Partnership, to aid in recovering public funds from bus operators that did not satisfy certain government grant schemes' conditions. The contract commenced on 14th April 2026 and is set to run until 1st October 2027, with a potential six-month extension. The procurement process was managed under an 'open' method, specifically below threshold competition, which indicates a streamlined approach opening participation to capable providers. Situated in London, the Department for Transport serves as the buyer for this procurement, operating within the industry category of financial consultancy services.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for firms specialising in financial consultancy, particularly those experienced in debt recovery services. Businesses well-suited to compete in such procurement processes would benefit from exploring similar opportunities in the financial service sector, leveraging their expertise to tackle debt recovery operations. Large firms like Smith Partnership, possessing robust financial management capabilities, can strengthen their market position and expand their operational scope by partaking in such essential governmental initiatives. Moreover, the contract's renewal possibilities provide a further runway for lasting business growth and continuity in service provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BSOG Debt Recovery Services

Notice 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Renewal: With the option to extend for a further maximum period of 6 Months

Planning Information

Virtual Supplier Engagement Event Thursday 6th November 2025 11:30 - 12:30 - Please contact phil.walters@dft.gov.uk for information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cf3c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033720-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

79940000 - Collection agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
17 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
16 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2026 - 1 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department for Transport
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

SMITHS (SOLICITORS) LLP

Smith (Solicitors) LLP t/a Smith Partnership

Further Information

Notice Documents

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