Debt Recovery and Litigation Services

Department for Business and Trade

Published: Feb 2, 2026

Updated: Jun 17, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to Shakespeare Martineau LLP — £400,000

About This Opportunity

Award notice from Department for Business and Trade (United Kingdom) — Debt Recovery and. consulting. Awarded to Shakespeare Martineau LLP (GBP 400K, Dec 2025).

This is a services contract in the Consulting sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 400,000.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the Consulting sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

This Contract is for the provision of Debt Recovery and Litigation Services for the Department for Business and Trade (DBT).

The Contract shall be for a period of 24 months with the option to extend by
two further periods of 12 months (2+1+1).. CPV: Legal services (79100000). Procedure: Call-off from a framework agreement. Suitable for SMEs

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on February 2, 2026. Last refreshed 7 days ago. Reference: tender_486169/1539923. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Department for Business and Trade

Department for Business and Trade has issued 87 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 87 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Education & Training, and Consulting. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 17, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Department for Business and Trade in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Consulting sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

Shakespeare Martineau LLP was awarded the contract for £400,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

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Is this tender still open?

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