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title: "Virgin Atlantic Airways"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0a27c340-812f-48dd-87d0-01c33e805a7d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)"
published: "2021-01-15"
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# Virgin Atlantic Airways

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0a27c340-812f-48dd-87d0-01c33e805a7d

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed a tender process for the provision of freight services aimed at supplying personal protective equipment (PPE) and medical equipment. This contract, valued at £2,340,000, was awarded to Virgin Atlantic Airways Limited as part of efforts to enhance health services in the United Kingdom. The contract period commenced on 3rd June 2020 and concluded on 28th June 2020, and the procurement method employed was classified as 'Other'.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in freight transport and logistics, particularly those experienced in handling medical supplies and PPE. Companies that specialise in large-scale transport solutions and have the capacity to meet stringent health regulations would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. The chance to collaborate with the DHSC aligns well with businesses seeking growth in the health services supply chain.

## Notice

Contract awarded for the provision of freight services for the supply of personal protective equipment medical equipment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fb6646e-b2d1-4d18-9836-4c2c45de642b |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Jun 2020 - 28 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,340,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,340,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIRGIN ATLANTIC AIRWAYS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63521000 - Freight transport agency services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2021 at 15:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fb6646e-b2d1-4d18-9836-4c2c45de642b
- 4 Jan 2021 at 14:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dcfa752-e539-4513-b3b7-d40aeab1a6f9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fb6646e-b2d1-4d18-9836-4c2c45de642b
  15th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dcfa752-e539-4513-b3b7-d40aeab1a6f9
  4th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEzK/EppdevamG0V6enfvzowhUuEj781lLGvYLWZbTuxkeoY
  Annex D- Freight PPE
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kFJy/Px9TCzESzpd70nDIMTkxCoa_..gOaS995lr0VCO_NYk
  DHSC Virgin Atlantic Cargo Shanghai Flight 2 Charter Agreement_Jun 2020_Redacted

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