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Air Charter Service

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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12 Jan 2021 at 10:32

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05 Jan 2021 at 09:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed a procurement process for an Air Charter Service, focusing on freight transport services specifically for supplying lateral flow test kits used in COVID-19 testing. The contract, which has a total value of approximately £3,804,545.45, ran from December 11 to December 30, 2020, following a tender period that ended on December 1, 2020. The contract is classified under the CPV code 63521000, indicating its relevance to the industry of freight transport agency services, based in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the logistics and transportation sector, especially those specialising in freight services. Companies with experience in air charters and rapid delivery solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, especially considering the ongoing demand for efficient supply chains in healthcare. The procurement method employed was an open tender, allowing various suppliers to showcase their capabilities in meeting urgent public health needs.

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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-ffaca0de-3596-48d8-84fa-f4b3998c6c8f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fbcd5b6-8248-4dab-bde7-c0098f28acf9
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
£3,804,545 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,804,545 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
11 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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