Tender

BSOG Debt Recovery Services

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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 15:38

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport, located in London, is actively seeking to contract with experienced debt recovery service providers to facilitate the recovery of public funds from non-compliant bus operators under various government grant schemes. The tender, titled "BSOG Debt Recovery Services," falls under the services industry category with a focus on collection agency services. It is conducted through an open, below-threshold competition. Interested suppliers must submit their tender documents via the e-portal (Jaggaer) by the deadline of 8th January 2026. Key procurement details include an active procurement stage, with a current deadline for supplier enquiries set on 12th December 2025. The planned contract period will commence on 1st April 2026, potentially extending up to 1st October 2027, with renewal options available.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specializing in debt recovery, particularly those equipped to deliver high-quality services as the selection criteria emphasize a 70% weight on quality. With a contract value anticipated at £100,000, it is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as indicated by the procurement's suitability criteria. The open competition method encourages a wide range of businesses to participate and leverage their expertise in financial administration and collection services to secure this contract, presenting a promising pathway to expand their governmental contract portfolio.

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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/077006-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79940000 - Collection agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
17 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dftc.procurement@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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