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title: "Provision of Debt Recovery Services"
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# Provision of Debt Recovery Services

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d08d487f-dda1-4b91-a3a0-0484eb6900b7

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has completed a public procurement process for the provision of debt recovery services, categorised under Financial and Insurance Services (CPV 66000000). This contract, valued at £60,000, is awarded to Smiths (Solicitors) LLP. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, below the threshold. The key dates include the contract start date of 1st April 2024 and its end date of 30th March 2025. The services are required in various locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and other regions worldwide.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in financial and insurance services, particularly those with expertise in debt recovery. Firms looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector can benefit significantly from such contracts. Although this specific tender was awarded to a large-scale supplier, similar opportunities can also arise for SMEs and businesses looking to establish a relationship with governmental bodies such as the Department for Transport. Participating in open procedures under the set procurement frameworks can help these businesses demonstrate their capabilities and enhance their growth prospects.

## Notice

Notice of Awarded Contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d910186-2ad0-4628-b53d-30a84441b49f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 30 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| 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 | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SMITHS (SOLICITORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2024 at 09:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d910186-2ad0-4628-b53d-30a84441b49f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d910186-2ad0-4628-b53d-30a84441b49f
  9th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fc0d25da-532b-4bac-9db6-6cb7762b787f
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