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ASCEND: Contract award for Onchocerciasis Mass Drug Administration in Malawi

CROWN AGENTS LIMITED

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21 Sep 2020 at 16:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a contract awarded by Crown Agents Limited for the Onchocerciasis Mass Drug Administration in Malawi, with a total value of £553,414. This initiative is part of the ASCEND programme, aimed at tackling neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) through enhanced preventive measures. The contract period spans from 1st August 2020 to 31st December 2020, and the procurement was conducted under private rules with a tender stage concluded by 13th July 2020. The project primarily falls under the research and development services sector, specifically targeting health services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in tropical disease management and pharmaceutical distribution. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as their capabilities align well with the project's objectives. Companies that can demonstrate experience in mass drug administration and public health initiatives in the context of NTD control would be particularly well-suited to compete for future opportunities arising from this important public health effort.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ASCEND: Contract award for Onchocerciasis Mass Drug Administration in Malawi

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 strengthen and support delivery of relevant aspects of the onchocerciasis elimination programmes in Malawi through increased coverage of preventive chemotherapy for onchocerciasis through mass drug administration in 2020 in 8 Implementing Units.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/326a20ef-7d81-483a-aae8-6077df891831
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£553,414 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£553,414 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
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

BLANTYRE INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY OUTREACH (BICO

Further Information

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