--- title: "Provision of a Return Air Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6ceb9117-26f0-42d9-bc81-4f9e37451ea0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6ceb9117-26f0-42d9-bc81-4f9e37451ea0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6ceb9117-26f0-42d9-bc81-4f9e37451ea0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6ceb9117-26f0-42d9-bc81-4f9e37451ea0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ISLE OF MAN GOVERNMENT" published: "2021-06-18" --- # Provision of a Return Air Service Buyer: ISLE OF MAN GOVERNMENT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ceb9117-26f0-42d9-bc81-4f9e37451ea0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6ceb9117-26f0-42d9-bc81-4f9e37451ea0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6ceb9117-26f0-42d9-bc81-4f9e37451ea0.json) ## Summary The Isle of Man Government is planning to invite tenders for the "Provision of a Return Air Service," which falls under the travel services industry category. This procurement process is in the planning stage, with a communication deadline set for noon on 2nd July 2021. The contract period is expected to commence on 8th September 2021 and will extend until 7th September 2024. The services required include strategic air services, non-urgent patient transfers, government transport, and freight services, with the location for delivery being both the Isle of Man and the North West region of the United Kingdom. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the aviation and travel sectors, particularly for those capable of providing comprehensive air service solutions and holding the necessary UK CAA licences. Companies that specialise in transportation services, particularly those offering business travel and freight solutions, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this competitive exercise could lead to substantial growth, as the successful provider will be responsible for delivering essential services that cater to both healthcare and government operations. ## Notice Provision of a Return Air Service The Isle of Man Government invites expressions of interest from an air services provider to provide a Return Air Service to include Strategic Air Services, Non-Urgent Patient Transfer, Government Transport and Freight Services to the Department of Infrastructure. The Services - Overview The Services comprises: 1. The provision of strategic air services as a provider of last resort in times when the market is unable to provide adequate strategic Routes ("Strategic Air Services") 2. The provision of seats for the transportation of Eligible Patients who are to travel to Liverpool in order to receive medical treatment in the UK or elsewhere ("Patient Transfer Services"); 3. The provision of transportation to Service Users who are to travel to Liverpool in order to undertake Government business in the UK or elsewhere ("Government Transport Services"); and 4. [the provision of a service for the transportation of freight ("Freight Services").] The minimum service provision includes the following: - A commercial airline that is an operator holding the applicable UK CAA licences - Services 7 days a week 52 weeks of the year (except Christmas Day); - A minimum service of one return flight per day; - Alternative arrangements including provision of alternative flight time or destination should a flight or flights to or from the UK be cancelled or be full; - Inform the Department of any delay greater than two hours or more or the cancellation of any flights; - Provide suitable aircraft with a minimum of 60 seats; - Provide access to a booking system; - Assist Service Users during flights; - Attend scheduled review meetings, frequency to be confirmed. All tendering parties must hold a UK CAA issued Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) or Air Transport Licence (ATL) as applicable. In order to participate in this competitive exercise, your organisation must be registered on the Isle of Man Government's Procurement Portal. If you have not previously registered, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/iomg/aspx/Home and select 'Register' from the menu on the right side of the Home Page. Once you have registered your organisation you should select this tender from the list of 'Current Tenders' and 'View Details' then click 'Express Interest' at the bottom of the page. Once you have clicked on 'Express an Interest' a 'Form of Acknowledgement' tab will appear. This tab will provide a copy of the 'Appeals Procedure' to be downloaded. In order to progress to the next stage of the process you will need to 'Opt-In' and complete the 'Form of Acknowledgment' questionnaire and click 'Submit Return' before the Expression of Interest deadline as detailed below. Should you have any difficulty in using the website or registering your interest in this way, please e-mail procurement@gov.im Expressions of interest must be submitted through the above Portal by noon 2nd July 2021. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db3ea407-f8ae-4db8-926e-ebe08e197088 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 18 Jun 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Sep 2021 - 7 Sep 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ISLE OF MAN GOVERNMENT | | Locality | ISLE OF MAN | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | IM1 1AE | | Country | Isle of Man | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Isle of Man | | Electoral ward | M99999999 | | Westminster constituency | M99999999 | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 63515000 - Travel services - 79997000 - Business travel services ## Release History - 18 Jun 2021 at 16:45 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db3ea407-f8ae-4db8-926e-ebe08e197088 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db3ea407-f8ae-4db8-926e-ebe08e197088 18th June 2021 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN162209 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://https://www.gov.im/procurement - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/iomg/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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