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ASCEND: Contract award for Trachoma Prevention and Control Programme in Ethiopia

CROWN AGENTS LIMITED

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10 Mar 2021 at 09:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves CROWN AGENTS LIMITED as the buyer, awarding a contract for the "ASCEND: Contract award for Trachoma Prevention and Control Programme in Ethiopia". This initiative falls under the health services industry category and is focused on enhancing the sustainable control and elimination of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in Ethiopia. The award is active as of 4th January 2021, with the contract period extending until 31st December 2021. The total contract value is £547,271, and the procurement method used is private procurement rules.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare and public health services, particularly those specialising in disease prevention and control. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, leveraging their expertise in health system strengthening, preventive services, and behaviour change communications. Engaging with this programme can help businesses expand their operations in the public sector, capitalising on the growing emphasis on health sustainability.

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Notice Title

ASCEND: Contract award for Trachoma Prevention and Control Programme in Ethiopia

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 support the delivery of the Trachoma Prevention and Control Programme Trachoma with the following objectives: * Strengthened health systems geared toward the sustainable delivery of Trachoma control and elimination activities; * Increased coverage of preventive chemotherapy for Trachoma; * Increased coverage of appropriate preventive measures, including hygiene promotion and behaviour change communications; and * Increased knowledge and evidence on the effective response to Trachoma.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5ef3bd44-e25d-4801-b0b6-d31f6f47b441
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e41bfb8-4cae-4860-97ce-6de330729dfb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

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
£547,271 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£547,271 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN AGENTS LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ascend_enquiries@ascend.crownagents.com
Contact Phone
02039404090

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

THE FRED HOLLOWS FOUNDATION

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