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title: "ASCEND: Contract award for Support AFE Trachoma Prevention and Control Programme in North Wollo, Ambara, Ethiopia"
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# ASCEND: Contract award for Support AFE Trachoma Prevention and Control Programme in North Wollo, Ambara, Ethiopia

Buyer: CROWN AGENTS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ff48ccb-3be4-457f-ad3e-c06496ade902

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## Summary

The Crown Agents Limited has completed the award phase for the contract titled "ASCEND: Contract award for Support AFE Trachoma Prevention and Control Programme in North Wollo, Ambara, Ethiopia." This procurement, classified under the research and development services category, had a total value of £564,029 and was initiated under private procurement rules. The contract's performance period is set from 8th February 2021 to 31st January 2022, with the award announced on 8th February 2021. The procurement process culminated on 8th June 2020, before it officially entered the award stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in public health and development services, as well as NGOs and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that focus on health initiatives. Companies with experience in tackling neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) would be especially well-suited to participate, aligning with the goals of the ASCEND programme implemented by a consortium led by Crown Agents in collaboration with The Carter Center Inc., which also plays a role as a supplier.

## Notice

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 support the AFE components of the Trachoma Prevention and Control Programme in North Wollo, Amhara, Ethiopia.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e3f1349-0495-4568-babf-fc80bf91e8fb |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 8 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £564,029 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £564,029 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CROWN AGENTS LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Sutton |
| Postcode | SM1 1EL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton |
| Local authority | Sutton |
| Electoral ward | Sutton Central |
| Westminster constituency | Sutton and Cheam |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE CARTER CENTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2021 at 15:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e3f1349-0495-4568-babf-fc80bf91e8fb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e3f1349-0495-4568-babf-fc80bf91e8fb
  19th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.crownagents.com/projects/accelerating-the-sustainable-control-and-elimination-of-neglected-tropical-diseases-ascend-information-portal/ascend-project-procurement-notices/

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