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ASCEND: Contract award for Curative and Diagnostic Services for Visceral Leishmaniasis in Kenya

CROWN AGENTS LIMITED

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21 Sep 2020 at 16:11

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process concerns a contract awarded by CROWN AGENTS LIMITED for "ASCEND: Contract award for Curative and Diagnostic Services for Visceral Leishmaniasis in Kenya." This initiative is part of the UK Government's FCDO investment aimed at tackling neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in East and Southern Africa. The project falls under the category of research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV code 73000000). The procurement was initiated under private procurement rules, with the tender period concluding on 12th February 2020. The contract, valued at £388,378, commenced on 25th June 2020 and will run until the end of 31st December 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in healthcare services, diagnostic solutions, and consultancy regarding tropical disease management. Companies that offer innovative treatment methodologies, surveillance monitoring systems, or health infrastructure support would be well-suited to compete in this space. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, leveraging their unique capabilities in this critical public health initiative.

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Notice Title

ASCEND: Contract award for Curative and Diagnostic Services for Visceral Leishmaniasis in Kenya

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 provide services which promote the national goal of prevention and control of Visceral Leishmaniasis in all endemic areas in Kenya by: * improving timely diagnosis and treatment of VL; * strengthening surveillance, monitoring and evaluation and use of data to inform operational plans and improve response to emerging outbreaks; * sustaining and strengthening the existing VL treatment facilities and activities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b6f9b0f-c01a-40a0-95d0-28b9851409d4
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
Large

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
£388,378 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£388,378 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 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

FOUNDATION FOR NEW INNOVATIVE DIAGNOSTICS (FIND

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