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ASCEND: Contract award to Support the Design and Development of Training Resources for NTD Supply Chain Management

CROWN AGENTS LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Agents Limited is seeking bidders for the ASCEND contract to support the design and development of training resources for neglected tropical disease (NTD) supply chain management. This procurement falls under the category of research and development services and is valued at £100,000. The tender period is active with a deadline for submissions set for 19 March 2021. The project will be implemented in the United Kingdom, and the contract is expected to commence on 1 April 2021 and conclude by 31 August 2021. The procurement process is governed by private procurement rules.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in training development and supply chain management. Businesses capable of producing effective training resources and materials tailored to NTD programme staff will find this opportunity particularly relevant, making it a strategic avenue for growth within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ASCEND: Contract award to Support the Design and Development of Training Resources for NTD Supply Chain Management

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 Lot 1 in South Asia, East and Southern Africa is implemented by a consortium of technical partners led by Crown Agents, whereas ASCEND Lot 2 in West and Central Africa is implemented by a consortium of technical partners led by Sightsavers. Under the ASCEND programme, Crown Agents and Sightsavers invite bids from suitably qualified bidders to be engaged as subcontractors to design and develop a package of training resources to be used to build the capacity of Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) programme staff and stakeholders involved in NTD supply chain management.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1ef56388-5c98-4d96-9d94-991b36e79e9e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d45b9cac-1c13-454f-92f6-f15eef00dd62
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Other private procurement rules
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Aug 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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