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DFID 8374 Accelerating the Control and Elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases (ASCEND) Contract Notice

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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01 Oct 2018 at 10:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "DFID 8374 Accelerating the Control and Elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases (ASCEND) Contract Notice" is managed by the Department for International Development (DFID). This tender falls under the services category and is focused on foreign economic-aid-related services. It is set in the context of 20 high burden countries in Southern Asia, West and Central Africa with an overall budget of up to £300 million, covering the period from 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2022. The tender period ends on 16 November 2018. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing any interested parties to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in health services or disease control. Companies with experience in tackling neglected tropical diseases, as well as those specialising in public health initiatives, will find this procurement suitable for their capabilities. Engaging in this contract could enhance business prospects and expand market reach within the international development sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DFID 8374 Accelerating the Control and Elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases (ASCEND) Contract Notice

Notice Description

Accelerating the Sustainable Control and Elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases (ASCEND) will be a DFID centrally managed programme to provide up to PS200 million over the period April 2019 to March 2022.This will support the control and elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in approximately 20 high burden countries. The focus will be on Five NTDs: lymphaticfilariasis; onchocerciasis; schistosomiasis; visceralleishmaniasis and trachoma. The programme split between 2 geographical Lots will be delivered in Southern Asia & East Africa (PS100m) and Western & Central Africa (PS100m). DFID reserves the right to extend the programme for a further 18 months up to an additional PS50m for each Lot. Additional information: All relevant information relating to this Contract Notice can be found on the DFID Supplier Portal where suppliers can register their interest directly. If you are not already registered as a supplier on the DFID Supplier Portal please follow the guidance which can be found on the top left of the home page: https://supplierportal.dfid.gov.uk/selfservice/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ce371d4-9563-4771-a9aa-937dc887e7ab
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 3-4 years
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
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EAST KILBRIDE
Postcode
G75 8EA
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
East Kilbride West
Westminster Constituency
East Kilbride and Strathaven

Further Information

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