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title: "Air Bridge Services between South of England & Belfast"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f8a8afd4-34cf-46ab-851a-0583db5afabe"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2020-11-23"
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# Air Bridge Services between South of England & Belfast

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f8a8afd4-34cf-46ab-851a-0583db5afabe

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care, which sought to establish air transport services titled "Air Bridge Services between South of England & Belfast." This contract pertains to the transportation of COVID-19 test kits from care homes to Randox Labs NI. The procurement method employed was a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, with a contract value of £719,600. The tender period concluded on 8 September 2020, with the contract duration spanning from 8 September 2020 to 31 October 2020. The procurement is categorised within the air transport services industry, covering delivery addresses across various locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in air transport and logistics, particularly those capable of managing urgent and sensitive healthcare deliveries. Companies, especially those with expertise in the transportation of medical supplies or experience in contracted air transport services, would be well-placed to compete for similar contracts. As the focus on health-related logistics continues amidst ongoing public health challenges, firms in this sector could see substantial growth by engaging in such procurement opportunities.

## Notice

The provision of an Air Bridge solution between Stansted Airport and Belfast Airport for the transportation of completed COVID-19 Test kits from Care Homes to Randox Labs NI.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc08afdf-6f83-4aa4-b254-e393ca0673ef |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2020 - 31 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £719,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £719,600 |
| 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 |
| 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 | TITAN AIRWAYS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60400000 - Air transport services

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2020 at 15:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc08afdf-6f83-4aa4-b254-e393ca0673ef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc08afdf-6f83-4aa4-b254-e393ca0673ef
  23rd November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEFc/UyTKA.VqGxPxF.7OfEWmZ16uo08YzwCLVvEbr8LIYU8
  Justification_for_Use_of_Article_32_Titan Airways
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEJ4/7xvAY0XtYuWyZXbYUPgqWGA0GcjQN4zIXoeLiM_cB5E
  Redacted_DHSC_Titan_Contract_Redacted

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