Tender

ASCEND: Call for Applications for ASCEND Research and Innovation Fund

CROWN AGENTS LIMITED

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Tender

14 Dec 2020 at 13:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

CROWN AGENTS LIMITED is conducting a tender titled "ASCEND: Call for Applications for ASCEND Research and Innovation Fund," focusing on research and innovation projects aimed at controlling and eliminating neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). The tender period ends on 29 January 2021 at 10:00 hours (UK time), with the project completion expected by 31 January 2022. This opportunity falls under the research and development services category and is available for projects located in various countries including Ethiopia, Kenya, and Bangladesh. The procurement is being managed under Private Procurement Rules, with available funding ranging from £25,000 to £350,000.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for academic, non-profit, and for-profit organisations engaged in health research and innovation, particularly those with expertise in NTDs. Businesses that are well-suited to compete include those that can propose projects that address the challenges posed by NTDs, especially in the context of building resilience against COVID-19. Collaborative approaches that demonstrate national engagement in the target countries will be favoured, enabling participants to contribute to impactful research while expanding their portfolio in international health initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ASCEND: Call for Applications for ASCEND Research and Innovation Fund

Notice Description

Accelerating the Sustainable Control and Elimination of NTDs (ASCEND) is funded by the UK Government's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) to advance the impact and sustainability of national programmes tackling neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). A core component of the programme is the ASCEND Research and Innovation Fund which finances research and innovation projects to accelerate progress towards control and elimination of NTDs. Crown Agents Limited, as leader of the consortium managing ASCEND, now invites applications requesting funding for potential research or innovation projects. Projects will propose research or innovative approaches to accelerate progress towards control and elimination of NTDs. Projects may also explore how adaptive NTD delivery can be supported to 'build back better' to minimise the risks of COVID-19 whilst also accelerating the elimination of NTDs. Projects can be at any stage from hypothesis testing, to pilot studies to scaling-up. Applicants may apply for funding ranging from PS25,000 to PS350,000. Proposed projects will have to be completed by 31 January 2022 and must relate to one or more of the following NTDs and target countries: - NTDs: lymphatic filariasis, onchocerciasis, schistosomiasis, visceral leishmaniasis, and trachoma - Target countries: Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Sudan, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Bangladesh, and Nepal This is an open Call for Applications under which applications are invited from any organisation. Applicants may be non-profit, academic, for-profit or government-owned organisations, either independently or in partnership or consortia. Applicants may be national or international organisations; international organisations are encouraged to show national collaboration and capacity strengthening within the target countries. The full Call for Applications (CFA) document can be downloaded from https://www.crownagents.com/procurement-notice/ascend-call-for-applications-for-ascend-research-and-innovation-fund/ The deadline for submission of applications is 10:00 hours (UK time) on Friday 29 January 2021. Applications must be submitted electronically in accordance with instructions contained in the CFA. Late applications will be rejected. Applicants are also requested to notify Crown Agents of their intention to submit an application by 15 January 2021. The Fund is looking to invest in a range of projects that vary in size and focus. Proposed projects will be evaluated by an evaluation committee to assess their eligibility, contribution to ASCEND objectives, feasibility, viability and value for money. Selected projects will be submitted to FCDO for approval Successful applicants will be expected to sign a subcontract based on terms set out in the CFA. Additional information: The full call for applications document can be downloaded from https://www.crownagents.com/procurement-notice/ascend-call-for-applications-for-ascend-research-and-innovation-fund/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-74d2c76c-69ab-428d-b4a7-a6965e0ae3ee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e922a17-d23d-4274-868b-7b787803e086
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 - 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
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Mar 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 6-12 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
SE1 0SU
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

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