Buyer Name: Department for Transport
Buyer Address: Great Minster House, 33 Horseferry Road, London, UKI32, SW1P 4DR, United Kingdom
Contact Email: dftc.procurement@dft.gov.uk
Buyer Name: Department for Transport
Buyer Address: Great Minster House, 33 Horseferry Road, London, UKI32, SW1P 4DR, United Kingdom
Contact Email: dftc.procurement@dft.gov.uk
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.
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External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076823-2025
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Has Options: Yes
Lot 1 Options: With the option to extend for a further maximum period of 6 Months
Lot 1 Value: GBP 100,000
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 120,000
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 1 Contract End: 2027-10-01T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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