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ASCEND: Undertake Phone-based Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) survey related to COVID-19 in Zambia

CROWN AGENTS LIMITED

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12 Oct 2020 at 11:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "ASCEND: Undertake Phone-based Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) survey related to COVID-19 in Zambia" was conducted by Crown Agents Limited, a prominent buyer based in London, England. This initiative falls within the research and development services and related consultancy services category and is valued at £232,780. The tender period closed on 3rd August 2020, and the associated contract commenced on 14th August 2020, running until 31st October 2020. This procurement used private procurement rules as its method, indicating a tailored approach to contracting.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in public health research and consultancy. With the emphasis on COVID-19-related information gathering in Zambia, businesses specialising in health surveys, data collection, and analysis would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future contracts and expand their service offerings in international development contexts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ASCEND: Undertake Phone-based Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) survey related to COVID-19 in Zambia

Notice Description

Accelerating the Sustainable Control and Elimination of NTDs (ASCEND) is an investment from the UK Government's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) to advance the impact and sustainability of national programme's tackling neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). ASCEND in South Asia, East and Southern Africa is implemented by a consortium of technical partners led by Crown Agents. Under the ASCEND programme, Crown Agents has awarded a subcontract to an Implementing Partner to provide COVID digital surveillance harmonisation and strengthening services in Zambia.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/212aefc1-af57-4a74-bd9c-6d6ec55c8905
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Private Procurement rules
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£232,780 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£232,780 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
13 Aug 2020 - 31 Oct 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN AGENTS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SM1 1EL
Post Town
Sutton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sutton
Electoral Ward
Sutton Central
Westminster Constituency
Sutton and Cheam

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AKROS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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