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title: "Virgin Atlantic"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-576bb875-8e06-4418-b1e0-b64ab9de40f3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)"
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# Virgin Atlantic

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-576bb875-8e06-4418-b1e0-b64ab9de40f3

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Virgin Atlantic" was facilitated by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) based in London, United Kingdom. This contract pertains to the freight transport agency services industry and has a total value of £1,330,000. The tender period ended on 22nd May 2020, with the contract effective from 1st July 2020 to 31st July 2020. This procurement was initiated through an 'Other' procurement method, and the status of the award is currently active.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in freight transport and logistics to enhance their operations and expand their client base. Companies with expertise in delivering freight services, particularly those that can efficiently manage contracts within tight deadlines, would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. The scale of this contract indicates a preference for established providers, yet there may also be opportunities for innovation and participation from agile smaller firms within the sector.

## Notice

VIRGIN PEK JUL

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6941e838-8be9-4c4c-83ce-010f6c5e1e31 |
| 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 | 30 Jun 2020 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,330,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,330,000 |
| 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 16:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6941e838-8be9-4c4c-83ce-010f6c5e1e31
- 25 Nov 2020 at 12:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08d65bf1-b027-4b6d-9e7e-1f42e63f9e8b
- 17 Nov 2020 at 08:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09e0779a-8612-494e-a735-499f7cc304fc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6941e838-8be9-4c4c-83ce-010f6c5e1e31
  12th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08d65bf1-b027-4b6d-9e7e-1f42e63f9e8b
  25th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09e0779a-8612-494e-a735-499f7cc304fc
  17th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEAq/FESgv1OpW6nVfF2aLwRm1k8qK9OrKei0XD33wSoe4U0
  Annex D- Freight PPE
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kFCY/lT6gpka0INuwzeGGCkzxRy08wHX_sxmDjH3iLsppgE8
  DHSC Virgin Atlantic Cargo Beijing Charter Agreement_Jul 2020_Redacted

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