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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-b5fd17-57a3af17-e24f-480d-adbb-73f869c26023

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is seeking competent suppliers through a completed tender process titled "Virgin Atlantic," which pertains to freight transport agency services. The procurement process commenced on 1 September 2020 and concluded on 30 September 2020, with the tender period ending on 31 August 2020. The awarded contract, valued at £2,145,000, was announced on 12 January 2021. The successful supplier for this contract is Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd, with delivery to locations in the United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity can significantly benefit businesses specialising in logistics and transportation services, particularly those with expertise in freight transport for healthcare sectors. Given the scale of the contract and the focus on agency services, larger businesses with established operational capabilities in freight logistics would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging in such contracts can enhance business reputation and expand service offerings within public sector programs.

## Notice

VIRGIN PVG SEP

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25aae167-a230-452b-a965-77120c46a3a1 |
| 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 | 30 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 30 Sep 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 18:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25aae167-a230-452b-a965-77120c46a3a1
- 25 Nov 2020 at 12:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d5570bf-a87b-4d2d-ad41-53777b29cebb
- 17 Nov 2020 at 09:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cce5be1-0b37-4298-a772-7d5b1ee01926

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25aae167-a230-452b-a965-77120c46a3a1
  12th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d5570bf-a87b-4d2d-ad41-53777b29cebb
  25th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cce5be1-0b37-4298-a772-7d5b1ee01926
  17th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEBA/mKy6nE1Gg58Rw8iMXfjG20abl4_CIER8vpYfH2dMpis
  Annex D- Freight PPE
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kFCx/hddZjKJlk_rISFz.PXu74.yJFKC1.YxvKNCzSjDezs8
  DHSC Virgin Atlantic Cargo Shanghai Charter Agreement SEP2020 _Redacted

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