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title: "Debt Recovery and Litigation Services"
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# Debt Recovery and Litigation Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7fa8f3ae-7073-4308-97e4-c1272868e389

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## Summary

The procurement process for debt recovery and litigation services, commissioned by the Department for Business and Trade, has been completed. This contract, with a total value of £400,000, was awarded to Shakespeare Martineau LLP. The procurement falls under the industry category of legal services and encompasses various regions, including the United Kingdom, European connections, and territories such as the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. The contract runs from 8th December 2025 to 7th December 2027, with an optional extension for up to two additional years. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those with expertise in debt recovery and litigation. The selective procurement method indicates potential for long-term engagements through framework agreements, which could be especially advantageous for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) skilled in this domain. As legal expertise is crucial in managing and recovering debts effectively, businesses with a strong track record in these areas stand to benefit substantially from such contractual arrangements, enhancing their reputation and expanding their market presence.

## Notice

This Contract is for the provision of Debt Recovery and Litigation Services for the Department for Business and Trade (DBT). The Contract shall be for a period of 24 months with the option to extend by two further periods of 12 months (2+1+1).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/013f2235-f1d6-416a-8745-2cc4f706bc0b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Dec 2025 - 7 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHAKESPEARE MARTINEAU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2026 at 11:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/013f2235-f1d6-416a-8745-2cc4f706bc0b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/013f2235-f1d6-416a-8745-2cc4f706bc0b
  2nd February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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