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Virgin Atlantic Airways

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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13 Jan 2021 at 13:45

Award Notice
Award

06 Jan 2021 at 18:21

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has successfully awarded a contract titled "Virgin Atlantic Airways" for the provision of freight services related to the supply of lateral flow test kits for COVID-19 testing. This procurement falls under the freight transport services category and has a total contract value of £2,220,000. The contract period commenced on 1 January 2021 and concluded on 19 January 2021, following a tender period that ended on 23 December 2020. The address for delivery services is within the United Kingdom, and the procurement was initiated using an alternative method.

This contract presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in logistics, freight services, and supply chain management, particularly those equipped to handle medical supplies efficiently. Businesses that focus on transportation and delivery solutions, especially those with experience in health sector contracts, would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders of this nature. Engaging in such contracts can lead to enhanced visibility and reliability in the public procurement market, ultimately fuelling business growth.

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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 lateral flow test kits for testing of COVID-19

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1c91a61e-dc66-4bf1-a5be-597035cd5aae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45da8d05-79af-41df-9785-ad1205828f4b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£2,220,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,220,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2021 - 19 Jan 2021 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 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

VIRGIN ATLANTIC AIRWAYS

Further Information

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