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title: "ASCEND: Contract award to support Implementing Partner To Support The Design And Implementation Of Post MDA Administration Coverage Evaluation Survey In Sudan"
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# ASCEND: Contract award to support Implementing Partner To Support The Design And Implementation Of Post MDA Administration Coverage Evaluation Survey In Sudan

Buyer: CROWN AGENTS LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa14d1d0-3bb2-4ca1-90e0-2ef649c7202f

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Crown Agents Limited involves a tender titled "ASCEND: Contract award to support Implementing Partner To Support The Design And Implementation Of Post MDA Administration Coverage Evaluation Survey In Sudan." This project falls under the Research and Development Services industry category, with a total value of £50,000. The tender period is open until 25 February 2021, and the contract is expected to commence on 15 March 2021 and conclude on 15 June 2021. Bids are welcomed from qualified suppliers to assist in conducting independent evaluations following mass drug administration for Lymphatic Filariasis in Sudan, facilitated by the UK government's FCDO.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in research and consultancy services, particularly those that can deliver evaluation and survey methodologies related to public health. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as their capabilities may align well with the project's requirements. This initiative not only supports the control of neglected tropical diseases but also offers a platform for businesses to contribute to impactful public health outcomes while expanding their operational portfolio 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 invites bids from suitably qualified bidders to be engaged as subcontractors to conduct independent post MDA coverage evaluation surveys following MDA implementation for Lymphatic Filariasis in Sudan.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/770e81a3-457f-4a16-85c4-9618fdc4d911 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Other private procurement rules |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Mar 2021 - 15 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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

- 19 Feb 2021 at 13:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/770e81a3-457f-4a16-85c4-9618fdc4d911

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/770e81a3-457f-4a16-85c4-9618fdc4d911
  19th February 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/

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