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title: "ASCEND: Contract award for Trachoma - Delivery of the SAFE Strategy in South Sudan - Lot 2"
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# ASCEND: Contract award for Trachoma - Delivery of the SAFE Strategy in South Sudan - Lot 2

Buyer: CROWN AGENTS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bafe169e-2d43-4bc3-8f86-822bc26f7fc1

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "ASCEND: Contract award for Trachoma - Delivery of the SAFE Strategy in South Sudan - Lot 2" is led by Crown Agents Limited. This initiative falls under the healthcare industry category and is focused on delivering sustainable control and elimination strategies for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in Eastern Equatoria, South Sudan. The procurement method employed was private procurement rules, and the contract, valued at £587,624, was awarded on 17th December 2020. The contract period extends from the awarding date until 31st January 2022, with all operations coordinated from the UK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) seeking to expand their business operations in the healthcare sector, particularly in international development. Companies with expertise in healthcare services, project management, or collaborative efforts with governmental and non-governmental organisations would be well-positioned to compete for similar tenders. By engaging in such contracts, businesses can enhance their portfolio and gain valuable experience working on impactful public health initiatives.

## 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 MoH and collaborate with the WHO to provide Trachoma SAFE Strategy in Eastern Equatoria of South Sudan.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebd762dc-f38e-4bb6-a092-f51f190ae7b7 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2020 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £587,624 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £587,624 |
| 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 | THE CARTER CENTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2021 at 13:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebd762dc-f38e-4bb6-a092-f51f190ae7b7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebd762dc-f38e-4bb6-a092-f51f190ae7b7
  15th March 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/

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