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IHR Strengthening Events and Logistics Management Pan Africa

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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17 Jul 2025 at 13:47

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17 Jul 2025 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency has completed the awarding stage for the tender titled "IHR Strengthening Events and Logistics Management Pan Africa," classified under the industry category of event services. This procurement process involves providing in-country events management and logistics services for UKHSA staff and contractors across the Pan Africa region. The contract, valued at £5,961,181.50, was awarded to the African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET). The open procedure, which is above the threshold, saw its tender period conclude on 18 February 2025, with the contract active from 1 July 2025 to 31 March 2026. The UKHSA, located in London, United Kingdom, managed the process, and the procurement method was noted for its open nature, creating opportunities for a variety of bidders, particularly small and medium enterprises.

This substantial contract presents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in event management and logistics to enhance their presence in the Pan African market. Businesses with expertise in managing large-scale, geographically diverse events will find this tender aligned with their capabilities. The opportunity is particularly conducive to SMEs that meet threshold requirements, offering a platform to showcase their competence in delivering complex, cross-border services. Participation in such tenders can foster business growth, elevate market stature, and establish strategic partnerships within the international arena.

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Notice Title

IHR Strengthening Events and Logistics Management Pan Africa

Notice Description

To provide in-country Events Management and Logistics Services for UKHSA staff and contractors in the Pan Africa region in accordance with the Specification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-66d09185-415f-467b-8be7-096ade639870
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f17775c8-7bd6-43bb-ab16-598030872c5a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,961,181 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,961,181 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AFRICAN FIELD EPIDEMIOLOGY NETWORK (AFENET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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