--- title: "BSOG Debt Recovery Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cf3c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05cf3c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05cf3c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05cf3c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT" published: "2026-04-14" --- # BSOG Debt Recovery Services Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cf3c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05cf3c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05cf3c.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033720-2026 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | 17 Nov 2025 | | Award date | 16 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 13 Apr 2026 - 1 Oct 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | £100,000 | | Awards value | £100,000 | | Contracts value | £100,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | 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 | 2 | | Supplier names | SMITH (SOLICITORS) LLP T/A SMITH PARTNERSHIP; SMITHS (SOLICITORS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 66171000 - Financial consultancy services - 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services - 79940000 - Collection agency services ## Release History - 14 Apr 2026 at 11:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033720-2026 - 16 Mar 2026 at 12:15 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023452-2026 - 25 Nov 2025 at 16:30 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077006-2025 - 25 Nov 2025 at 12:07 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076823-2025 - 17 Oct 2025 at 15:38 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066481-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033720-2026 14th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023452-2026 16th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077006-2025 25th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076823-2025 25th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066481-2025 17th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/go/72418746019ABADC6591 - https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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