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 18:38

Award Notice
Award

25 Nov 2020 at 12:45

Award Notice
Award

17 Nov 2020 at 09:30

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contract for the provision of freight services for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment and medical equipment by Virgin Atlantic has been awarded to Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). This procurement falls under the freight transport agency services category with a contract value of £2,535,000. The contract period commenced on 1 July 2020 and concluded on 31 July 2020. It is essential to note that the tender period ended on 22 May 2020, indicating that the process is complete.

This procurement opportunity is particularly beneficial for large, specialised logistics companies capable of managing significant freight operations related to medical supplies, especially in the context of healthcare support. Businesses with expertise in handling high volumes of sensitive freight and compliance with health regulations would be well-placed to leverage similar future contracts as the demand for medical logistics continues to grow.

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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-afb6bfb1-7090-4323-9486-244661b9b5d7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac3844c8-46d1-480e-8877-449c19593909
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
£2,535,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,535,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2020 - 31 Jul 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
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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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