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Virgin Atlantic Airways

Department of Health & Social Care

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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15 Jan 2021 at 15:46

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04 Jan 2021 at 14:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed a tender process for the provision of freight services aimed at supplying personal protective equipment (PPE) and medical equipment. This contract, valued at £2,340,000, was awarded to Virgin Atlantic Airways Limited as part of efforts to enhance health services in the United Kingdom. The contract period commenced on 3rd June 2020 and concluded on 28th June 2020, and the procurement method employed was classified as 'Other'.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in freight transport and logistics, particularly those experienced in handling medical supplies and PPE. Companies that specialise in large-scale transport solutions and have the capacity to meet stringent health regulations would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. The chance to collaborate with the DHSC aligns well with businesses seeking growth in the health services supply chain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Virgin Atlantic Airways

Notice Description

Contract awarded for the provision of freight services for the supply of personal protective equipment medical equipment

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0a27c340-812f-48dd-87d0-01c33e805a7d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fb6646e-b2d1-4d18-9836-4c2c45de642b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63521000 - Freight transport agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,340,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,340,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20206 years ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 2020 - 28 Jun 2020 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department of Health & Social Care
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd

Further Information

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