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ACS

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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Award

15 Jan 2021 at 16:48

Award Notice
Award

04 Jan 2021 at 17:17

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in the United Kingdom has awarded a contract titled "ACS" for the provision of freight services to supply lateral flow test kits for COVID-19 testing. This procurement, classified under CPV code 63521000 (Freight transport agency services), has a total contract value of £541,322.31 and was finalised on 24th September 2020, with the contract commencing on 9th October 2020. The award was published on 15th January 2021, marking the completion of the tender process.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the logistics and freight sectors, particularly those with experience in healthcare-related supply chains. Companies capable of providing swift and reliable transportation services may find a competitive edge in competing for similar future tenders, especially as demand for such services remains crucial in public health contexts. The involvement of large-scale suppliers like Air Charter Service indicates a preference for established firms that can manage substantial logistics operations efficiently.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ACS

Notice Description

Contract awarded for the provision of freight services for the supply of lateral flow test kits for testing of COVID-19. This contract was not utilised and was replaced by contract SJXMNDSAB747SW.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0bf5ff00-123b-43ae-8570-75a8c5e06db3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2a725d9-2a85-4d01-96b3-a61af78d6628
Current Stage
Award
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
£541,322 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£541,322 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
8 Oct 2020 - 9 Oct 2020 24 hours
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 AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)
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
Post Town
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

AIR CHARTER SERVICE

Further Information

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