Scope
Reference
TPTL3007
Description
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.
Total value (estimated)
- £100,000 excluding VAT
- £120,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 1 October 2027
- Possible extension to 1 April 2028
- 2 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
With the option to extend for a further maximum period of 6 Months
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
With the option to extend for a further maximum period of 6 Months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79940000 - Collection agency services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Conditions of participation
Suppliers will need to submit their tender submission via the e-portal (Jaggaer) before the tender submission deadline, which is 8th January 2026 at 17:00.
If your organisation is not currently registered onto the e-portal platform: In order to submit a bid for this opportunity, you will need to register on the DfT e-sourcing portal via https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html.
The full suite of tender documentation can be found within the ITT on the e-portal by searching for 'itt_2884
' or by following this link; https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/go/72418746019ABADC6591
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
12 December 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
8 January 2026, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Suppliers will need to submit their tender submission via the e-portal (Jaggaer) before the tender submission deadline, which is 8th January 2026 at 17:00.
If your organisation is not currently registered onto the e-portal platform: In order to submit a bid for this opportunity, you will need to register on the DfT e-sourcing portal via https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html.
The full suite of tender documentation can be found within the ITT on the e-portal by searching for 'itt_2884
' or by following this link; https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/go/72418746019ABADC6591
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
The Award Criteria are:
• 70% Quality
• 30% Price
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Department for Transport
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLTC-5358-LTWZ
Great Minster House, 33 Horseferry Road
London
SW1P 4DR
United Kingdom
Email: dftc.procurement@dft.gov.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government