AwardedAwarded 14 April 2026
BSOG Debt Recovery Services
Department for Transport · Central government
In brief
Department for Transport awarded financial services and consultancy work to Smith (Solicitors) LLP t/a Smith Partnership and Smiths (Solicitors) LLP on 14 April 2026.
The notice gives a value of £100,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 18 months, up to 2 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
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.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Smith (Solicitors) LLP t/a Smith Partnership 3 bids received | £100,000 | 14 April 2026 to 1 October 2027 |
| Smiths (Solicitors) LLP 3 bids received | £100,000 | Awarded 16 March 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 066481-2025
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 076823-2025
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 077006-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 023452-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 033720-2026
About the buyer
Department for TransportLast 12 months
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From notice 066481-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 17 October 2025, last updated 14 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.