Award

ACS

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

11 Jan 2021 at 14:14

Award Notice
Award

25 Nov 2020 at 12:47

Award Notice
Award

10 Nov 2020 at 19:23

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), seeking services for freight transport, specifically related to freighter aircraft from China for personal protective equipment (PPE). The contract, valued at £1,053,719.01, is classified under the CPV code 63521000. The tender period concluded on 21 April 2020, with the contract officially starting on 29 April 2020, encompassing a single-day delivery period. The award has been marked as active, with the official notice published on 11 January 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the freight and logistics sectors, particularly those with experience in transporting medical supplies and PPE. Companies that specialise in air freight services or have established relationships with international shipping partners would be especially well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, given the scale and specificity of the requirements. The active involvement of large suppliers like Air Charter Service indicates a competitive environment where establishing robust logistical capabilities could be beneficial for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ACS

Notice Description

Freighter aircraft ex China for PPE

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aaad8a19-4acc-48d0-8030-5818278fa1d4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1667222e-2e6d-47f3-bab5-1b838c3d9fdd
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
£1,053,719 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,053,719 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2020 - 29 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

AIR CHARTER SERVICE

Further Information

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