Award

Air Charter Service

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

12 Jan 2021 at 10:44

Award

12 Jan 2021 at 10:43

Award

12 Jan 2021 at 10:38

Award

06 Jan 2021 at 18:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has awarded a contract titled "Air Charter Service" for the provision of freight services specifically for the supply of lateral flow test kits required for COVID-19 testing. This public procurement falls under the services category, with a total contract value of £6,944,214.88. The procurement method used is classified as 'Other', and the contract period is set from 3rd January 2021 to 28th January 2021, after the tender period ended on 7th December 2020. The delivery address for this contract is located in the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for logistics and freight service providers looking to expand their operations, particularly in the public health sector. Businesses with expertise in air charter services and a proven track record in handling medical supplies are particularly well-positioned to engage in similar future contracts. As the demand for efficient supply chains, especially in healthcare logistics, continues to grow, companies operating within this sector can leverage such tenders to bolster their market presence and develop strategic partnerships.

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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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f94514ea-38aa-4900-aa79-56b242a4cf42
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4a16990-c89a-47bb-936a-0d3845fb4ed9
Current Stage
Award
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
£6,944,214 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,944,214 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
3 Jan 2021 - 28 Jan 2021 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

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