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title: "ACS"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)"
published: "2021-01-15"
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# ACS

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0bf5ff00-123b-43ae-8570-75a8c5e06db3

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in the United Kingdom has awarded a contract titled "ACS" for the provision of freight services to supply lateral flow test kits for COVID-19 testing. This procurement, classified under CPV code 63521000 (Freight transport agency services), has a total contract value of £541,322.31 and was finalised on 24th September 2020, with the contract commencing on 9th October 2020. The award was published on 15th January 2021, marking the completion of the tender process.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the logistics and freight sectors, particularly those with experience in healthcare-related supply chains. Companies capable of providing swift and reliable transportation services may find a competitive edge in competing for similar future tenders, especially as demand for such services remains crucial in public health contexts. The involvement of large-scale suppliers like Air Charter Service indicates a preference for established firms that can manage substantial logistics operations efficiently.

## Notice

Contract awarded for the provision of freight services for the supply of lateral flow test kits for testing of COVID-19. This contract was not utilised and was replaced by contract SJXMNDSAB747SW.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2a725d9-2a85-4d01-96b3-a61af78d6628 |
| 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 | 23 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 8 Oct 2020 - 9 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £541,322 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £541,322 |
| 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 | AIR CHARTER SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 63521000 - Freight transport agency services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2021 at 16:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2a725d9-2a85-4d01-96b3-a61af78d6628
- 4 Jan 2021 at 17:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08fae063-783e-4fba-a8ad-b77c3b9e2258

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2a725d9-2a85-4d01-96b3-a61af78d6628
  15th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08fae063-783e-4fba-a8ad-b77c3b9e2258
  4th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kF0I/GChbku_1o3guz.MrYuutdAbmpSvESlENobJvjdFtaEM
  Annex D - Testing kits
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kFKN/wsFElnq2Exrp1CUMoPoqkpZs4IvPR6hDSdxEFEkK9L0
  SJXMNDSA747AT_Redacted

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