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title: "Virgin Atlantic"
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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-b5fd17-43e6830f-7d7f-4cb0-9580-875c21518033

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) recently awarded a contract for freight transport agency services related to Virgin Atlantic, with a total value of £2,145,000. The procurement process entered the award stage on 16th September 2020, following the completion of the tender period, which ended on the same date. The contract was effective from 1st October 2020 and will run until 31st October 2020. The delivery addresses specified in the tender are located in the United Kingdom, specifically the postal code RH10 9DF.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the freight transport and logistics sectors, particularly those with capabilities in providing extensive transport services. Companies that specialise in freight management, logistics operations, and supply chain solutions would be well-positioned to compete in similar tender opportunities, especially those that can ensure compliance with the specific requirements set by the DHSC. Competitors with a track record in handling substantial contracts and logistics for health-related services in the UK will likely find a strong advantage.

## Notice

VIRGIN PVG OCT

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5086b58-0f05-48f8-95fc-ec0430ae8235 |
| 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 | 15 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 31 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,145,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,145,000 |
| 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 18:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5086b58-0f05-48f8-95fc-ec0430ae8235
- 25 Nov 2020 at 12:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1eb37897-e4d2-4c41-97ab-7497451757c8
- 17 Nov 2020 at 10:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cccfcc55-6d8c-489b-b721-29919977b92a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5086b58-0f05-48f8-95fc-ec0430ae8235
  12th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1eb37897-e4d2-4c41-97ab-7497451757c8
  25th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cccfcc55-6d8c-489b-b721-29919977b92a
  17th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEB1/JCcMjRbABkFcrQORwce4ApqPo.WyftTn9lc0dnZ6CMw
  Annex D- Freight PPE
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kFD2/cz2hUi8UUCwWavD3kptZj7vUL_4d1Sttq0H152me8H0
  DHSC Virgin Atlantic Cargo Shanghai Charter Agreement OCT2020_Redacted

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