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Virgin Atlantic Airways

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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12 Jan 2021 at 18:59

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11 Jan 2021 at 10:17

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, specifically for the supply of lateral flow test kits related to COVID-19. The contract, valued at £3,360,000, falls under the freight transport agency services category and was officially awarded on 23 November 2020. The contract period commenced on 1 December 2020 and concluded on 31 December 2020. The procurement process was initiated as a tender, with the associated paperwork published on Contracts Finder on 12 January 2021.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses within the logistics and freight transport sector, particularly those capable of managing healthcare-related shipping needs. Companies with expertise in rapid response delivery or those equipped to handle sensitive medical supplies would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. As demand for such services continues, businesses that can demonstrate reliability and compliance with healthcare regulations may see substantial growth opportunities in this evolving market.

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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-b5fd17-4cbf1bfc-68e9-47f9-a027-ab47d822af7f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9466e406-f14e-411c-b05e-2097e043cdcc
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
£3,360,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,360,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2020 - 31 Dec 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)
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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