--- title: "ASCEND: Request for Proposal to Support the design and implementation of post mass drug administration coverage evaluation survey in Mozambique" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-905f5508-f43d-4730-8e60-f5f1b4a305e6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-905f5508-f43d-4730-8e60-f5f1b4a305e6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-905f5508-f43d-4730-8e60-f5f1b4a305e6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-905f5508-f43d-4730-8e60-f5f1b4a305e6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CROWN AGENTS LIMITED" published: "2021-01-11" --- # ASCEND: Request for Proposal to Support the design and implementation of post mass drug administration coverage evaluation survey in Mozambique Buyer: CROWN AGENTS LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-905f5508-f43d-4730-8e60-f5f1b4a305e6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-905f5508-f43d-4730-8e60-f5f1b4a305e6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-905f5508-f43d-4730-8e60-f5f1b4a305e6.json) ## Summary The Crown Agents Limited is seeking proposals for its ASCEND programme, specifically aimed at supporting the design and implementation of a post mass drug administration coverage evaluation survey in Mozambique. This procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with bids invited from qualified organisations in the services industry, particularly those skilled in research and development consultancy. The deadline for bid submissions is set for 10:00 AM (UK time) on the 28th of January 2021, with the contract expected to commence in March 2021 and last for approximately three months, with a possibility of a one-year renewal contingent on performance and approval from the FCDO. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in research services, evaluations, or consultancy within the health sector. Both for-profit and non-profit organisations, including commercial firms and faith-based entities, are encouraged to participate, either as independent bidders or as part of consortia. By engaging in this project, successful bidders will not only contribute to vital public health initiatives in Mozambique but also gain valuable experience and potential long-term collaboration opportunities with governmental health authorities. ## Notice The Ministry of Health (MoH), Government of Mozambique and the Accelerating the Sustainable Control and Elimination of NTDs programme (ASCEND), wish to engage an Implementing Partner to support the Design and Implementation of Post Mass Drug Administration Coverage Evaluation Survey In Mozambique. Crown Agents Limited, as leader of the consortium managing ASCEND, now invites bids from suitably qualified Bidders to be engaged as subcontractors to support the MoH in Mozambique to conduct independent post MDA coverage evaluation surveys (ICES). The Contract will be for a period of approximately 3 months, expected to run from March 2021 to May 2021. The contract awarded may be renewed for one year subject to satisfactory performance and FCDO's approval. This is an open competition under which bids are invited from any organisation. Bidders may be commercial (for profit) firms, faith-based, and non-profit organisations, either independently or in partnership or consortia. The full request for proposals (RFP) document is available on request from requestRFP@ascend.crownagents.com. When requesting the RFP, please ensure that your email contains the RFP reference number above in the subject line. The deadline for submission of bids is 10:00 AM (UK time) on the 28th January 2021. Bids must be submitted electronically in accordance with instructions contained in the RFP. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be evaluated in accordance with procedures and evaluation criteria described in the RFP. The successful bidder will be invited to negotiate and sign a subcontract based on terms set out in the RFP. Additional information: The full request for proposals (RFP) document is available on request from requestRFP@ascend.crownagents.com ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d4c95c7-77f8-4c82-951c-b91b13a57c3f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Private Procurement Rules | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 31 May 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £120,000 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 11 Jan 2021 at 09:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d4c95c7-77f8-4c82-951c-b91b13a57c3f - 26 Nov 2020 at 17:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d4c95c7-77f8-4c82-951c-b91b13a57c3f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d4c95c7-77f8-4c82-951c-b91b13a57c3f 11th January 2021 - Opportunity 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 This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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