---
title: "Virgin Atlantic"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e2bb8b2a-3d07-4bce-8376-9a3452438d1e"
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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-e2bb8b2a-3d07-4bce-8376-9a3452438d1e

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) of the United Kingdom completed a procurement process for freight transport agency services related to Virgin Atlantic, specifically for the flight service 'VIRGIN PVG JUL VS621'. The contract, valued at £2,730,000, was active between 1 July 2020 and 31 July 2020, following a tender period that concluded on 28 June 2020. The award notice was published on 12 January 2021, signifying the conclusion of the procurement stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the logistics and freight transport sectors, particularly those with expertise in service provision for large-scale transport operations. Companies with experience in handling cargo logistics, especially in air transport, would be well-suited to engage in similar future contracts with government entities, thereby fostering business growth and expansion in this competitive industry.

## Notice

VIRGIN PVG JUL VS621

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/777e0caf-bce8-4eeb-b6c7-c0ecbe785ca6 |
| 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 | 27 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2020 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,730,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,730,000 |
| 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 18:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/777e0caf-bce8-4eeb-b6c7-c0ecbe785ca6
- 25 Nov 2020 at 12:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7c3d8f7-fc11-4be4-8505-f99bd84146dd
- 17 Nov 2020 at 08:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75d4d86b-3d01-469f-9c0b-64beee3b045d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/777e0caf-bce8-4eeb-b6c7-c0ecbe785ca6
  12th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7c3d8f7-fc11-4be4-8505-f99bd84146dd
  25th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75d4d86b-3d01-469f-9c0b-64beee3b045d
  17th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEAv/if7hY9TawNfcuhFKHbEqr.FGbYgn447hZiH_xltpYh0
  Annex D- Freight PPE
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kFCi/Gdww_CJdqkxrIIHJ7Du5L_6g.7BTygRpfQkamqlixqQ
  DHSC Virgin Atlantic Cargo Shanghai Flight 2 Charter Agreement_Jul 2020 (1)_Redacted

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