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title: "Strengthening capacity for pandemic preparedness in Ghana and Bangladesh"
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# Strengthening capacity for pandemic preparedness in Ghana and Bangladesh

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-58878c9e-c8cb-4eb8-b038-26ae5d3d3479

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## Summary

The tender titled "Strengthening capacity for pandemic preparedness in Ghana and Bangladesh" was issued by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, located in London, England. This procurement falls within the social research services category and has a total value of £194,119. The procurement method used is a direct single tender action, which is below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 4 October 2021 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2022. The award for this tender was made on 14 March 2022, with the published date of the award notice being 31 March 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research and development, particularly in health and environmental sectors aiming to enhance pandemic preparedness. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those with expertise in zoonotic pathogens, public health, and international development. The focus on enhancing understanding of emerging pathogens provides a unique chance for firms to contribute to vital global health initiatives.

## Notice

APHA's International Development Team has been working closely with Defra and otheragencies,namely The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) and Fera Science Ltd, to pursue a programme of global 'One Health' outreach. Our focus is to extend the range of strategic opportunities and international partnerships across the entire remit of the agency to consolidateour status as an international 'Go To' agency in the combat against major disease outbreaks of animal and plant origin whether of natural, accidental or deliberate release. More recently, funding from Defra Official Development Assistance (ODA) sources isallowing APHA to develop a topical capability-building programme on "Understanding the Transmission Chain of Emerging Pathogens from Wildlife to Pandemic Diseases" by providing technical assistance and resilience against future disease outbreaks. The aim of this project is to develop detection, intervention and early researchcapability response measures to (re-) emerging zoonotic pathogens in low to middle income countriesincluding,and in light of,the on-going Covid-19 pandemic and prepare for the next Disease-X. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk";, ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. "

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d440492a-cfae-4eaf-bfc2-209299b818d4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 3 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £194,119 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £194,119 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ECOHEALTH ALLIANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2022 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d440492a-cfae-4eaf-bfc2-209299b818d4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d440492a-cfae-4eaf-bfc2-209299b818d4
  31st March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fe89bfa4-d0e9-4bf1-830a-3a053e24c37a
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## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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