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title: "ASCEND: Contract award for Curative and Diagnostic Services for Visceral Leishmaniasis in Kenya"
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# ASCEND: Contract award for Curative and Diagnostic Services for Visceral Leishmaniasis in Kenya

Buyer: CROWN AGENTS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9442df66-b8a8-4530-98c6-8018be8b19cd

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## Summary

The public procurement process concerns a contract awarded by CROWN AGENTS LIMITED for "ASCEND: Contract award for Curative and Diagnostic Services for Visceral Leishmaniasis in Kenya." This initiative is part of the UK Government's FCDO investment aimed at tackling neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in East and Southern Africa. The project falls under the category of research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV code 73000000). The procurement was initiated under private procurement rules, with the tender period concluding on 12th February 2020. The contract, valued at £388,378, commenced on 25th June 2020 and will run until the end of 31st December 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in healthcare services, diagnostic solutions, and consultancy regarding tropical disease management. Companies that offer innovative treatment methodologies, surveillance monitoring systems, or health infrastructure support would be well-suited to compete in this space. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, leveraging their unique capabilities in this critical public health initiative.

## 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 provide services which promote the national goal of prevention and control of Visceral Leishmaniasis in all endemic areas in Kenya by: * improving timely diagnosis and treatment of VL; * strengthening surveillance, monitoring and evaluation and use of data to inform operational plans and improve response to emerging outbreaks; * sustaining and strengthening the existing VL treatment facilities and activities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b6f9b0f-c01a-40a0-95d0-28b9851409d4 |
| 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 | 21 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 24 Jun 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £388,378 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £388,378 |
| 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 | FOUNDATION FOR NEW INNOVATIVE DIAGNOSTICS (FIND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Sep 2020 at 16:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b6f9b0f-c01a-40a0-95d0-28b9851409d4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b6f9b0f-c01a-40a0-95d0-28b9851409d4
  21st September 2020 - 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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