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title: "Air Charter Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f94514ea-38aa-4900-aa79-56b242a4cf42"
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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-f94514ea-38aa-4900-aa79-56b242a4cf42

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has awarded a contract titled "Air Charter Service" for the provision of freight services specifically for the supply of lateral flow test kits required for COVID-19 testing. This public procurement falls under the services category, with a total contract value of £6,944,214.88. The procurement method used is classified as 'Other', and the contract period is set from 3rd January 2021 to 28th January 2021, after the tender period ended on 7th December 2020. The delivery address for this contract is located in the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for logistics and freight service providers looking to expand their operations, particularly in the public health sector. Businesses with expertise in air charter services and a proven track record in handling medical supplies are particularly well-positioned to engage in similar future contracts. As the demand for efficient supply chains, especially in healthcare logistics, continues to grow, companies operating within this sector can leverage such tenders to bolster their market presence and develop strategic partnerships.

## 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/b4a16990-c89a-47bb-936a-0d3845fb4ed9 |
| 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 | 7 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2021 - 28 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,944,214 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,944,214 |
| 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 10:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4a16990-c89a-47bb-936a-0d3845fb4ed9
- 12 Jan 2021 at 10:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78e309e4-d607-493f-a1c7-bda1489c1371
- 12 Jan 2021 at 10:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63eb0a3e-13f9-47e9-a85d-65e7047d218a
- 6 Jan 2021 at 18:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02fbd8e0-7d8f-4ce9-9b10-c804fd76414f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4a16990-c89a-47bb-936a-0d3845fb4ed9
  12th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78e309e4-d607-493f-a1c7-bda1489c1371
  12th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63eb0a3e-13f9-47e9-a85d-65e7047d218a
  12th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02fbd8e0-7d8f-4ce9-9b10-c804fd76414f
  6th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kF4K/RehrSLvTw_PPdIHDWU0rpr06D2cJh7jifFo6FchV8jQ
  Annex D - Testing kits
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kFAY/Rx9novqvU14QY1GRwB_m.QQjWcpYjaDzzjXqmPZ5BG8
  XMNPROGJAN1_Redacted

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