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ASCEND: Contract award for Mass Drug Administration for Trachoma in Zambia

CROWN AGENTS LIMITED

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22 Sep 2020 at 10:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a contract awarded by Crown Agents Limited for the Mass Drug Administration for Trachoma in Zambia under the ASCEND programme, which is part of a UK Government initiative aimed at tackling neglected tropical diseases. The project is classified under research and development services, with a contract value of £46,294. The contract period commenced on 28 October 2019 and concluded on 27 January 2020. The tender was executed as a private procurement process, and it covers four districts located in the Western Province of Zambia, specifically Shangombo, Sioma, Senanga, and Nalolo. The award was published on 22 September 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in healthcare services, public health initiatives, or non-profit development projects. Companies capable of executing mass drug administration campaigns, as well as those with expertise in research and development within the healthcare sector, would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts in similar initiatives aimed at improving health outcomes in underserved regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ASCEND: Contract award for Mass Drug Administration for Trachoma in Zambia

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 Mass Drug Administration for the treatment of Trachoma in Zambia, covering four districts in the Western Province (Shangombo, Sioma, Senanga and Nalolo).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f205fb0b-d1b7-469c-928d-880fc64d44de
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de781eb3-396a-4262-b902-cfd1edf8859b
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
£46,294 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,294 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
28 Oct 2019 - 27 Jan 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

LIONS AID ZAMBIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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