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 15:56

Award Notice
Award

25 Nov 2020 at 12:39

Award Notice
Award

10 Nov 2020 at 20:45

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in the United Kingdom, which is seeking services titled "Virgin Atlantic" related to freight transport agency services for the supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) and medical equipment. The contract, valued at approximately £5,445,946, has already been awarded to Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd, with the contract period spanning from 1st May 2020 to 31st May 2020. The procurement method used for this contract was classified as 'Other', and the tender period ended on 30th April 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the logistics and freight services sector, especially those specializing in medical supply chain solutions. Given the scale of the contract and the specific nature of the services, businesses with experience in transporting medical equipment and PPE would be well-suited to pursue similar contracts, potentially expanding their operations and client base within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Virgin Atlantic

Notice Description

The provision of freight services for the supply of personal protective equipment medical equipment

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c9ce1ccb-714b-4d56-8dfc-e74d3e92fdc2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8767f7e-108a-44e9-9a8a-16690b469e83
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
£5,445,945 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,445,945 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2020 - 31 May 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
DHSC
Contact Email
freightcontractnotices@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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