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title: "ASCEND: Contract award for Onchocerciasis Mass Drug Administration in Malawi"
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# ASCEND: Contract award for Onchocerciasis Mass Drug Administration in Malawi

Buyer: CROWN AGENTS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb0f722f-a01f-4612-b934-bccb580a25db

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a contract awarded by Crown Agents Limited for the Onchocerciasis Mass Drug Administration in Malawi, with a total value of £553,414. This initiative is part of the ASCEND programme, aimed at tackling neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) through enhanced preventive measures. The contract period spans from 1st August 2020 to 31st December 2020, and the procurement was conducted under private rules with a tender stage concluded by 13th July 2020. The project primarily falls under the research and development services sector, specifically targeting health services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in tropical disease management and pharmaceutical distribution. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as their capabilities align well with the project's objectives. Companies that can demonstrate experience in mass drug administration and public health initiatives in the context of NTD control would be particularly well-suited to compete for future opportunities arising from this important public health effort.

## 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 strengthen and support delivery of relevant aspects of the onchocerciasis elimination programmes in Malawi through increased coverage of preventive chemotherapy for onchocerciasis through mass drug administration in 2020 in 8 Implementing Units.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/326a20ef-7d81-483a-aae8-6077df891831 |
| 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 | 13 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £553,414 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £553,414 |
| 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 | BLANTYRE INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY OUTREACH (BICO |

## 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 16:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/326a20ef-7d81-483a-aae8-6077df891831

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/326a20ef-7d81-483a-aae8-6077df891831
  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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