Award

Virgin Atlantic

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

12 Jan 2021 at 18:43

Award Notice
Award

25 Nov 2020 at 12:42

Award Notice
Award

17 Nov 2020 at 09:45

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is seeking competent suppliers through a completed tender process titled "Virgin Atlantic," which pertains to freight transport agency services. The procurement process commenced on 1 September 2020 and concluded on 30 September 2020, with the tender period ending on 31 August 2020. The awarded contract, valued at £2,145,000, was announced on 12 January 2021. The successful supplier for this contract is Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd, with delivery to locations in the United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity can significantly benefit businesses specialising in logistics and transportation services, particularly those with expertise in freight transport for healthcare sectors. Given the scale of the contract and the focus on agency services, larger businesses with established operational capabilities in freight logistics would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging in such contracts can enhance business reputation and expand service offerings within public sector programs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Virgin Atlantic

Notice Description

VIRGIN PVG SEP

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-57a3af17-e24f-480d-adbb-73f869c26023
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25aae167-a230-452b-a965-77120c46a3a1
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
£2,145,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,145,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2020 - 30 Sep 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
DHSC
Contact Email
freightcontractnotices@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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