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23 Jul 2026 at 11:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, a sub-central government public authority, is seeking consultancy services for a project titled "ET190 Consultancy - Capacity Strengthening". This procurement process is currently in the tender stage and is classified under the industry categories of evaluation consultancy services, research consultancy services, and general management consultancy services. The primary location for the project is in the Liverpool region (UKD72), with some activities extending to France. Interested suppliers should note the deadline for tender submission is 18 August 2026. The overall procurement is conducted via an open competition, adhering to below-threshold regulations, and allows for electronic submissions.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in capacity strengthening within national disease control programmes, especially those capable of offering qualitative data development and analysis. It's a lucrative opportunity for consultancies fluent in French and experienced in working within LMICs, specifically with the potential to travel to the Democratic Republic of Congo for meetings. The contract, valued at £98,000 with a gross amount of £117,600, is well-suited for SMEs and VCSes, fostering growth and expansion in new international markets. The contract period extends from 7 September 2026 to 31 May 2028, offering long-term engagement for the successful bidder.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

ET190 Consultancy - Capacity Strenthening

Notice Description

The purpose of this project is to seek a consultant with demonstrable experience of implementation of capacity strengthening initiatives within the context of national disease control programmes in LMICs. The consultant should have experience of development of data collection methods and experience of collecting and analysing qualitative data. While there will be some opportunities to travel to DRC for in-person meetings with PNLTHA, most of the work will be done remotely and will require strong relationship building skills. The GAMBIT project is implemented in DRC and therefore it is essential that the consultant can speak fluent French. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Liverpool:-Evaluation-consultancy-services./6Z757WQ2N4 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6Z757WQ2N4

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d1c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069649-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£98,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£98,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Sep 2026 - 31 May 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 5QA
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD72 Liverpool

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Brownlow Hill
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

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