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title: "Virgin Atlantic Airways"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1c91a61e-dc66-4bf1-a5be-597035cd5aae"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)"
published: "2021-01-13"
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# Virgin Atlantic Airways

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c91a61e-dc66-4bf1-a5be-597035cd5aae

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has successfully awarded a contract titled "Virgin Atlantic Airways" for the provision of freight services related to the supply of lateral flow test kits for COVID-19 testing. This procurement falls under the freight transport services category and has a total contract value of £2,220,000. The contract period commenced on 1 January 2021 and concluded on 19 January 2021, following a tender period that ended on 23 December 2020. The address for delivery services is within the United Kingdom, and the procurement was initiated using an alternative method.

This contract presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in logistics, freight services, and supply chain management, particularly those equipped to handle medical supplies efficiently. Businesses that focus on transportation and delivery solutions, especially those with experience in health sector contracts, would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders of this nature. Engaging in such contracts can lead to enhanced visibility and reliability in the public procurement market, ultimately fuelling business growth.

## Notice

Contract awarded for the provision of freight services for the supply of lateral flow test kits for testing of COVID-19

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45da8d05-79af-41df-9785-ad1205828f4b |
| 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 | 13 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 19 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,220,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,220,000 |
| 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

- 13 Jan 2021 at 13:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45da8d05-79af-41df-9785-ad1205828f4b
- 6 Jan 2021 at 18:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac3efbe5-a309-40b4-8c55-9020eb1e1c5c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45da8d05-79af-41df-9785-ad1205828f4b
  13th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac3efbe5-a309-40b4-8c55-9020eb1e1c5c
  6th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kF4U/cN54WFLYE9DJV_9Eic8uBueort5U4.oQ3JbfbIzE6os
  Annex D - Testing kits
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kFFS/8SrcVNpoCAM41rChwCOy5pwkV6NaTfgpWbt9fuFxtLw
  DHSC Virgin Atlantic Cargo Shanghai Charter Agreement JAN2021_Redacted

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