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title: "Virgin Atlantic"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-86168627-01b4-4cb3-8f9d-985488827771"
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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-b5fd17-86168627-01b4-4cb3-8f9d-985488827771

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed a public procurement process for freight transport agency services under the title "Virgin Atlantic." This initiative aimed to provide essential Personal Protective Equipment and medical equipment. The contract was valued at £195,000 and had a contract period that commenced on 30th April 2020, lasting for a single day. The tender concluded on 21st April 2020, with relevant execution taking place in the United Kingdom.

This contract offers considerable opportunities for businesses involved in freight transport and logistics, particularly those capable of handling medical supplies. Large-scale logistics companies or specialised freight service providers would find this tender applicable, given its focus on the medical sector’s unique requirements. The successful experience of Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd demonstrates the potential for robust partnerships in delivering essential services during crucial times, which could encourage other businesses to pursue similar public contracts to expand their operations in the healthcare supply chain.

## Notice

The provision of freight services for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment and medical equipment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95d3081b-81f2-4c15-a928-3cc2ea8a2479 |
| 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 | 20 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2020 - 30 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £195,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £195,000 |
| 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 15:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95d3081b-81f2-4c15-a928-3cc2ea8a2479
- 25 Nov 2020 at 12:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78edabfc-ecb8-4096-9a68-9c5e7ab9ab99
- 10 Nov 2020 at 20:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72e2181c-9968-4a1c-863e-b6e999d3b5fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95d3081b-81f2-4c15-a928-3cc2ea8a2479
  12th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78edabfc-ecb8-4096-9a68-9c5e7ab9ab99
  25th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72e2181c-9968-4a1c-863e-b6e999d3b5fa
  10th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kE6L/YY4.Glzirf_AAH3veSIBskTF0rpqbOUKSBo5PldOQ3g
  Annex D- Freight PPE
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kFBz/K5OY.ya5c.NhOSm9TNRKI9kuac4WM6NyA8aZZI2Ucpg
  DHSC Virgin Atlantic Cargo Charter Agreement_April

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