--- title: "DFID 8374 Accelerating the Control and Elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases (ASCEND) Contract Notice" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4aa04653-3b73-48e6-8554-c8d9d4559c22" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4aa04653-3b73-48e6-8554-c8d9d4559c22" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4aa04653-3b73-48e6-8554-c8d9d4559c22.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4aa04653-3b73-48e6-8554-c8d9d4559c22.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT" published: "2018-10-01" --- # DFID 8374 Accelerating the Control and Elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases (ASCEND) Contract Notice Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4aa04653-3b73-48e6-8554-c8d9d4559c22 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4aa04653-3b73-48e6-8554-c8d9d4559c22) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4aa04653-3b73-48e6-8554-c8d9d4559c22.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "DFID 8374 Accelerating the Control and Elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases (ASCEND) Contract Notice" is managed by the Department for International Development (DFID). This tender falls under the services category and is focused on foreign economic-aid-related services. It is set in the context of 20 high burden countries in Southern Asia, West and Central Africa with an overall budget of up to £300 million, covering the period from 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2022. The tender period ends on 16 November 2018. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing any interested parties to participate. This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in health services or disease control. Companies with experience in tackling neglected tropical diseases, as well as those specialising in public health initiatives, will find this procurement suitable for their capabilities. Engaging in this contract could enhance business prospects and expand market reach within the international development sector. ## Notice Accelerating the Sustainable Control and Elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases (ASCEND) will be a DFID centrally managed programme to provide up to PS200 million over the period April 2019 to March 2022.This will support the control and elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in approximately 20 high burden countries. The focus will be on Five NTDs: lymphaticfilariasis; onchocerciasis; schistosomiasis; visceralleishmaniasis and trachoma. The programme split between 2 geographical Lots will be delivered in Southern Asia & East Africa (PS100m) and Western & Central Africa (PS100m). DFID reserves the right to extend the programme for a further 18 months up to an additional PS50m for each Lot. Additional information: All relevant information relating to this Contract Notice can be found on the DFID Supplier Portal where suppliers can register their interest directly. If you are not already registered as a supplier on the DFID Supplier Portal please follow the guidance which can be found on the top left of the home page: https://supplierportal.dfid.gov.uk/selfservice/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ce371d4-9563-4771-a9aa-937dc887e7ab | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | | Locality | EAST KILBRIDE | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G75 8EA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire | | Local authority | South Lanarkshire | | Electoral ward | East Kilbride West | | Westminster constituency | East Kilbride and Strathaven | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services ## Release History - 1 Oct 2018 at 10:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ce371d4-9563-4771-a9aa-937dc887e7ab ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ce371d4-9563-4771-a9aa-937dc887e7ab 1st October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9a1ae256-b9f6-4c10-9a63-bfd17223d811 DFID 8374 Contract Notice - https://supplierportal.dfid.gov.uk/selfservice/pages/public/viewPublicNotice.cmd?bm90aWNlSWQ9NzI4MDA%3D DFID 8374 Contract Notice visible on the Supplier Portal ## Notice URLs - https://supplierportal.dfid.gov.uk/selfservice/ - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-international-development/about/procurement ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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