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Air Charter Service

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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12 Jan 2021 at 10:29

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12 Jan 2021 at 10:27

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06 Jan 2021 at 18:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has awarded a contract for Air Charter Service, aimed at providing freight transport agency services specifically for the supply of lateral flow test kits related to COVID-19. This procurement process concluded with the award on 15 December 2020, marking the end of the tender period that closed on the same date. The contract, valued at £506,611.57, was active from 28 December 2020 to 30 December 2020, and was located within the United Kingdom. The procurement process was initiated as a tender, utilizing a method classified as 'Other'.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in freight logistics and transport services, particularly those with experience in managing urgent supply chains within the healthcare sector. Companies that specialise in transport agency services, especially those equipped to handle sensitive goods such as medical supplies, would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. The DHSC's focus on non-SME suppliers indicates that larger companies may have a competitive edge in these tenders, which often require substantial logistical capabilities and established frameworks for compliance with public health standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Air Charter Service

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-a59a8597-ee00-4442-bb6f-384760f1b999
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e37666ad-4d89-4483-bb86-c0eb0990579c
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
£506,611 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£506,611 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
28 Dec 2020 - 30 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

AIR CHARTER SERVICE

Further Information

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