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title: "Airport and Ground Operations Support Scheme"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-992c5b07-fca8-42d7-809b-b43623febcd3"
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# Airport and Ground Operations Support Scheme

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-992c5b07-fca8-42d7-809b-b43623febcd3

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfT) is currently facilitating a tender for the "Airport and Ground Operations Support Scheme," aimed at providing financial assistance to airports and ground handlers in England affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This scheme falls under the air transport services category and is classified as a grant scheme, with applications open until 21st February 2021 at 23:59. Contracts awarded under this scheme are set to commence on 1st March 2021 and will run until 31st March 2022, covering various regions within the United Kingdom including North East, London, and South East.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses within the airport operations and air transport sectors to access financial support for essential operational costs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as they are deemed suitable for this scheme. Businesses that provide services related to airport operations are well-positioned to benefit from this funding, enabling them to enhance their resilience and continue their operations in the face of ongoing challenges.

## Notice

The Department for Transport is providing financial support to Airports and Ground Handlers in England that have been impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. The Airport and Ground operations support scheme (AGOSS) is a grant scheme intended to be spent on costs that are proved to be fixed or mandatory for a commercial passenger serving operation. You must register and make your application through our online DfT sourcing portal; we cannot accept applications via email. The closing date for applications is 21st February 2021 by 23:59. Link to DfT Sourcing Portal: https://dft.app.jaggaer.com

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cac56ee-3659-4b3c-9bb9-0c5a0beccbdf |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Grant Scheme |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| 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 | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 60400000 - Air transport services
- 63731000 - Airport operation services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2021 at 13:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cac56ee-3659-4b3c-9bb9-0c5a0beccbdf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cac56ee-3659-4b3c-9bb9-0c5a0beccbdf
  29th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://dft.app.jaggaer.com

## Provenance

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