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title: "Air Charter Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a59a8597-ee00-4442-bb6f-384760f1b999"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)"
published: "2021-01-12"
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# Air Charter Service

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a59a8597-ee00-4442-bb6f-384760f1b999

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has awarded a contract for Air Charter Service, aimed at providing freight transport agency services specifically for the supply of lateral flow test kits related to COVID-19. This procurement process concluded with the award on 15 December 2020, marking the end of the tender period that closed on the same date. The contract, valued at £506,611.57, was active from 28 December 2020 to 30 December 2020, and was located within the United Kingdom. The procurement process was initiated as a tender, utilizing a method classified as 'Other'.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in freight logistics and transport services, particularly those with experience in managing urgent supply chains within the healthcare sector. Companies that specialise in transport agency services, especially those equipped to handle sensitive goods such as medical supplies, would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. The DHSC's focus on non-SME suppliers indicates that larger companies may have a competitive edge in these tenders, which often require substantial logistical capabilities and established frameworks for compliance with public health standards.

## Notice

Contract awarded for the provision of freight services for the supply of lateral flow test kits for testing of COVID-19

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e37666ad-4d89-4483-bb86-c0eb0990579c |
| 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 | 15 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 28 Dec 2020 - 30 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £506,611 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £506,611 |
| 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) |
| 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 | AIR CHARTER SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63521000 - Freight transport agency services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2021 at 10:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e37666ad-4d89-4483-bb86-c0eb0990579c
- 12 Jan 2021 at 10:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d461d7b-9e46-40c6-9929-d346123c18ff
- 6 Jan 2021 at 18:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/418fa9e2-88f1-40aa-89e9-7703f31ee995

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e37666ad-4d89-4483-bb86-c0eb0990579c
  12th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d461d7b-9e46-40c6-9929-d346123c18ff
  12th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/418fa9e2-88f1-40aa-89e9-7703f31ee995
  6th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kF4F/FVvKptaPU6lViWibSUizzsM0.2TV2suw_N4.RIto4TU
  Annex D - Testing kits
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kFAO/Od_XvFB2CJ07fI_p154X3bBHMMDuPZmrOkbAvaTO0Bw
  XMNPROGDEC5 (002)_Redacted

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