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title: "ASCEND: Contract award for Trachoma MDA, TT Surgeries, Impact Surveys and Surveillance Surveys in Zambia"
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# ASCEND: Contract award for Trachoma MDA, TT Surgeries, Impact Surveys and Surveillance Surveys in Zambia

Buyer: CROWN AGENTS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-68a4a218-6218-4ae9-b750-5ad48cc303c5

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Crown Agents Limited, based in London, which has awarded a contract titled "ASCEND: Contract award for Trachoma MDA, TT Surgeries, Impact Surveys and Surveillance Surveys in Zambia." This service contract is part of the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office initiative aimed at tackling neglected tropical diseases, with a contract value of £1,003,600. The award was made on 2 February 2021, and the contract is set to commence from the same date, running until 28 February 2022. The procurement was conducted under private procurement rules and is classified under research and development services and related consultancy services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on healthcare services, specifically those with expertise in managing public health programmes and conducting surveys in developing countries. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as innovative solutions and community-centric approaches can enhance service delivery in the field of health care management. Companies with experience in working with government health departments or NGOs are encouraged to explore this opportunity for potential collaboration and growth.

## 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 Ministry of Health, Zambia, in rolling the MDAs, Impact and Surveillances Surveys and TT Surgeries.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f583fcf-8803-46ba-bbba-81a55af52728 |
| 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 | 19 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2021 - 28 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,003,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,003,600 |
| 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 | LIONS AID ZAMBIA |

## 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 15:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f583fcf-8803-46ba-bbba-81a55af52728

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f583fcf-8803-46ba-bbba-81a55af52728
  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/

## Provenance

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