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Virgin Atlantic

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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12 Jan 2021 at 16:24

Award Notice
Award

25 Nov 2020 at 12:16

Award Notice
Award

17 Nov 2020 at 08:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) recently awarded a contract to Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd for freight transport agency services, tagged as "VIRGIN PEK JUN". The contract has a total value of £5,510,000 and is classified under CPV code 63521000. The procurement process was initiated on 22nd May 2020, with the contract period commencing on 2nd June 2020 and concluding on 30th June 2020. The contract was awarded after a complete tender process, and all activities were centred in the United Kingdom, specifically at the delivery address in postcode RH10 9DF.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in logistics and freight services, capable of meeting the specifications outlined by DHSC. Companies specialising in air cargo, freight delivery, and related services may find this a compelling market segment to explore, particularly those that can collaborate effectively with large buyers in the public sector. With a substantial contract value, suppliers that demonstrate reliability and capacity will be well-positioned to compete for future similar opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Virgin Atlantic

Notice Description

VIRGIN PEK JUN

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-39ece824-6011-4779-8bbe-f228426809ae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/239c97b0-f086-448d-8c38-f291dac41f3d
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
£5,510,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,510,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2020 - 30 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 AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)
Additional Buyers

HEALTH FAMILY

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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