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title: "ACS"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-aaad8a19-4acc-48d0-8030-5818278fa1d4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)"
published: "2021-01-11"
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# ACS

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aaad8a19-4acc-48d0-8030-5818278fa1d4

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), seeking services for freight transport, specifically related to freighter aircraft from China for personal protective equipment (PPE). The contract, valued at £1,053,719.01, is classified under the CPV code 63521000. The tender period concluded on 21 April 2020, with the contract officially starting on 29 April 2020, encompassing a single-day delivery period. The award has been marked as active, with the official notice published on 11 January 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the freight and logistics sectors, particularly those with experience in transporting medical supplies and PPE. Companies that specialise in air freight services or have established relationships with international shipping partners would be especially well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, given the scale and specificity of the requirements. The active involvement of large suppliers like Air Charter Service indicates a competitive environment where establishing robust logistical capabilities could be beneficial for business growth.

## Notice

Freighter aircraft ex China for PPE

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1667222e-2e6d-47f3-bab5-1b838c3d9fdd |
| 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 | 11 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 28 Apr 2020 - 29 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,053,719 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,053,719 |
| 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 | AIR CHARTER SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 63521000 - Freight transport agency services

## Release History

- 11 Jan 2021 at 14:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1667222e-2e6d-47f3-bab5-1b838c3d9fdd
- 25 Nov 2020 at 12:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0688ca78-27f6-4cd7-970b-30352e48d128
- 10 Nov 2020 at 19:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c2dd3ea-c864-4c07-8802-e58d44b1c666

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1667222e-2e6d-47f3-bab5-1b838c3d9fdd
  11th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0688ca78-27f6-4cd7-970b-30352e48d128
  25th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c2dd3ea-c864-4c07-8802-e58d44b1c666
  10th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kE6K/gNMY53_Xe7h6CHqVwWyhDObx91UdBV9sITSqpSZ6V2A
  Annex D- Freight PPE
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kF8R/Ae.JCeub356M_QdKzi04b4MF738cAJc5zTnVkBdWfAY
  SJ294DHSC_Redacted

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