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title: "ASCEND: Contract award for Trachoma - SAFE Strategy in Unity state in South Sudan - Lot 3"
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# ASCEND: Contract award for Trachoma - SAFE Strategy in Unity state in South Sudan - Lot 3

Buyer: CROWN AGENTS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47ec440e-8b6d-426b-807a-9b197e3926e9

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## Summary

The Crown Agents Limited is the contracting authority for the recent procurement titled "ASCEND: Contract award for Trachoma - SAFE Strategy in Unity state in South Sudan", which falls under the category of research and development services. This procurement process, classified under the main category of services, has reached the award stage. The contract, valued at £1,361,990, commenced on 28 January 2021 and is set to conclude on 31 December 2021. Though the tender period ended on 24 August 2020, the finalisation of the award was published on 8 February 2021, providing clarity on the successful supplier, CBM - Christoffel-Blindenmission Christian Blind Mission, located in Germany.

This award presents significant growth opportunities for businesses engaged in the health and development sectors, particularly those specialising in the implementation of programs addressing neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Companies with expertise in health services, consultancy, and partnerships with governmental or international health organisations would be well-positioned to collaborate or compete in similar future tenders. The involvement of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) in such projects is encouraged, creating an inclusive environment for diverse participation in health initiatives.

## 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 MoH and collaborate with the WHO to provide Trachoma Programme delivery of the SAFE Strategy in Unity state in South Sudan.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42531582-54e3-4306-bfac-49afce8f3c61 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 28 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,361,990 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,361,990 |
| 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 | CBM - CHRISTOFFEL-BLINDENMISSION CHRISTIAN BLIND MISSION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2021 at 10:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42531582-54e3-4306-bfac-49afce8f3c61

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42531582-54e3-4306-bfac-49afce8f3c61
  8th 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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