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Virgin Atlantic

Department of Health & Social Care

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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12 Jan 2021 at 16:04

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Award

25 Nov 2020 at 12:31

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Award

10 Nov 2020 at 20:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) as the buyer, contracting for services related to flights from China for personal protective equipment (PPE) under the title "Virgin Atlantic". This procurement falls within the freight transport agency services category and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with a contract value of £5,850,000 and a contract period commencing on 1st June 2020 and concluding on 30th June 2020. The tender period ended on 30th April 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the logistics and transport sector, especially those with experience in freight transport services. Given the scale of the contract and its focus on PPE logistics, larger enterprises with the capacity to handle substantial orders and establish swift supply chains would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar tenders, as well as companies specialising in international logistics and transport services looking to expand their portfolio in the health and safety sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Virgin Atlantic

Notice Description

Flights ex China for PPE

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7e3a8437-cd95-4c44-a7f0-36b522a4569b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ca70d73-33d7-47dc-a1f2-868e1c6b00bc
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
£5,850,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,850,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20206 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 & Social Care
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
Postcode Area
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 Ltd

Further Information

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