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Virgin Atlantic

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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12 Jan 2021 at 15:42

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25 Nov 2020 at 12:35

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10 Nov 2020 at 20:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed a public procurement process for freight transport agency services under the title "Virgin Atlantic." This initiative aimed to provide essential Personal Protective Equipment and medical equipment. The contract was valued at £195,000 and had a contract period that commenced on 30th April 2020, lasting for a single day. The tender concluded on 21st April 2020, with relevant execution taking place in the United Kingdom.

This contract offers considerable opportunities for businesses involved in freight transport and logistics, particularly those capable of handling medical supplies. Large-scale logistics companies or specialised freight service providers would find this tender applicable, given its focus on the medical sector’s unique requirements. The successful experience of Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd demonstrates the potential for robust partnerships in delivering essential services during crucial times, which could encourage other businesses to pursue similar public contracts to expand their operations in the healthcare supply chain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Virgin Atlantic

Notice Description

The provision of freight services for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment and medical equipment

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-86168627-01b4-4cb3-8f9d-985488827771
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95d3081b-81f2-4c15-a928-3cc2ea8a2479
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£195,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£195,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2020 - 30 Apr 2020 24 hours
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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