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title: "ASCEND: Contract award for Impact Surveys for Trachoma in Ethiopia"
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# ASCEND: Contract award for Impact Surveys for Trachoma in Ethiopia

Buyer: CROWN AGENTS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9593fda1-0d88-4039-9f0f-a43a154bde86

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the contract award titled "ASCEND: Contract award for Impact Surveys for Trachoma in Ethiopia," conducted by Crown Agents Limited, a UK-based organisation located in London. This contract falls within the research and development services category, specifically targeting the elimination of neglected tropical diseases. The contract, valued at £82,681, is part of the ASCEND programme funded by the UK Government's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). The procurement method utilised private procurement rules, and the contract period lasts from 31 January 2020 to 31 March 2020, following the tender's conclusion on 27 November 2019.

This tender exemplifies significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in research, consultancy services, and public health initiatives aimed at combating neglected tropical diseases. Companies with experience in executing impact surveys, preferably those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, may find themselves well-positioned to compete. The involvement of established organisations like Crown Agents Limited in the procurement process fosters potential partnerships for suppliers looking to expand their footprint in the healthcare sector.

## 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 carry out a Trachoma Impact Survey covering nine Implementation Units in Ethiopia, Tigray Regional State (Alaje, Endamehoni, Ofla, Raya Alamata, Raya Azebo, Degua Temben, Enderta, Hintalo Wajirat, and Saharti Samre).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffdbf34d-a1d4-429b-ba40-b762c06e6709 |
| 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 | 27 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £82,681 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £82,681 |
| 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 | LIGHT FOR THE WORLD INTERNATIONAL |

## 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 15:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffdbf34d-a1d4-429b-ba40-b762c06e6709

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffdbf34d-a1d4-429b-ba40-b762c06e6709
  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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