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title: "Virgin Atlantic"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-39ece824-6011-4779-8bbe-f228426809ae"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)"
published: "2021-01-12"
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# Virgin Atlantic

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-39ece824-6011-4779-8bbe-f228426809ae

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) recently awarded a contract to Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd for freight transport agency services, tagged as "VIRGIN PEK JUN". The contract has a total value of £5,510,000 and is classified under CPV code 63521000. The procurement process was initiated on 22nd May 2020, with the contract period commencing on 2nd June 2020 and concluding on 30th June 2020. The contract was awarded after a complete tender process, and all activities were centred in the United Kingdom, specifically at the delivery address in postcode RH10 9DF.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in logistics and freight services, capable of meeting the specifications outlined by DHSC. Companies specialising in air cargo, freight delivery, and related services may find this a compelling market segment to explore, particularly those that can collaborate effectively with large buyers in the public sector. With a substantial contract value, suppliers that demonstrate reliability and capacity will be well-positioned to compete for future similar opportunities.

## Notice

VIRGIN PEK JUN

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/239c97b0-f086-448d-8c38-f291dac41f3d |
| 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 | 12 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,510,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,510,000 |
| 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) |
| Additional buyers | HEALTH FAMILY |
| 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

- 12 Jan 2021 at 16:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/239c97b0-f086-448d-8c38-f291dac41f3d
- 25 Nov 2020 at 12:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10785503-62bb-4294-a285-b5918d0da08e
- 17 Nov 2020 at 08:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc34c2a4-eabf-451b-9a07-91e54ec3e5ea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/239c97b0-f086-448d-8c38-f291dac41f3d
  12th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10785503-62bb-4294-a285-b5918d0da08e
  25th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc34c2a4-eabf-451b-9a07-91e54ec3e5ea
  17th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEAl/MIeJE8MoxyxmvQFT6l89x6o1owaMq7ZHJBDH3NVEZNw
  Annex D- Freight PPE
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kFCT/mvdCVmZthh9rhr.CJD.VeNyw9HRrqTNt6Z1xrlBj2Rw
  DHSC Virgin Atlantic Cargo Beijing Charter Agreement_Jun 2020_Redacted

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