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title: "Virgin Atlantic"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c9ce1ccb-714b-4d56-8dfc-e74d3e92fdc2"
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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-c9ce1ccb-714b-4d56-8dfc-e74d3e92fdc2

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in the United Kingdom, which is seeking services titled "Virgin Atlantic" related to freight transport agency services for the supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) and medical equipment. The contract, valued at approximately £5,445,946, has already been awarded to Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd, with the contract period spanning from 1st May 2020 to 31st May 2020. The procurement method used for this contract was classified as 'Other', and the tender period ended on 30th April 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the logistics and freight services sector, especially those specializing in medical supply chain solutions. Given the scale of the contract and the specific nature of the services, businesses with experience in transporting medical equipment and PPE would be well-suited to pursue similar contracts, potentially expanding their operations and client base within the public sector.

## Notice

The provision of freight services for the supply of personal protective equipment medical equipment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8767f7e-108a-44e9-9a8a-16690b469e83 |
| 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 | 29 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2020 - 31 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,445,945 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,445,945 |
| 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 15:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8767f7e-108a-44e9-9a8a-16690b469e83
- 25 Nov 2020 at 12:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce4a9564-915d-4c61-bd12-e037f1af9d64
- 10 Nov 2020 at 20:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63938a44-efa7-433b-82e5-582b03407b90

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8767f7e-108a-44e9-9a8a-16690b469e83
  12th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce4a9564-915d-4c61-bd12-e037f1af9d64
  25th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63938a44-efa7-433b-82e5-582b03407b90
  10th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kE6Q/QYbf3TjYqCZPCvme.aUWKlYHf8z4J.UYru.vV9sb3ok
  Annex D- Freight PPE
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kFC9/zuwWBZR63.HcTMLfFF22x27XSy8BqmHxTz4CQpQqqJo
  DHSC Virgin Atlantic Cargo Charter Agreement_May 2020_Redacted

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