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title: "Virgin Atlantic Airways"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4cbf1bfc-68e9-47f9-a027-ab47d822af7f"
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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 Airways

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4cbf1bfc-68e9-47f9-a027-ab47d822af7f

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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, specifically for the supply of lateral flow test kits related to COVID-19. The contract, valued at £3,360,000, falls under the freight transport agency services category and was officially awarded on 23 November 2020. The contract period commenced on 1 December 2020 and concluded on 31 December 2020. The procurement process was initiated as a tender, with the associated paperwork published on Contracts Finder on 12 January 2021.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses within the logistics and freight transport sector, particularly those capable of managing healthcare-related shipping needs. Companies with expertise in rapid response delivery or those equipped to handle sensitive medical supplies would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. As demand for such services continues, businesses that can demonstrate reliability and compliance with healthcare regulations may see substantial growth opportunities in this evolving market.

## 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/9466e406-f14e-411c-b05e-2097e043cdcc |
| 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 | 23 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,360,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,360,000 |
| 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

- 12 Jan 2021 at 18:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9466e406-f14e-411c-b05e-2097e043cdcc
- 11 Jan 2021 at 10:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a07fed2c-fb7a-4f26-94cd-5e217984f1a9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9466e406-f14e-411c-b05e-2097e043cdcc
  12th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a07fed2c-fb7a-4f26-94cd-5e217984f1a9
  11th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kF7i/PbolXsLt2K3T90VULilr2TYANwwwky545KZWUJyqSbQ
  Annex D - Testing kits
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kFDM/4zNEwrIOVQUQxEff8LESo8RmP15rMbX9vKFg1IyqXm8
  DHSC Virgin Atlantic Cargo Xiamen Charter Agreement DEC2020_Redacted

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