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title: "ASCEND: Contract award for Lymphatic Filariasis Morbidity mapping and Management in Ethiopia"
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# ASCEND: Contract award for Lymphatic Filariasis Morbidity mapping and Management in Ethiopia

Buyer: CROWN AGENTS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f334b5f0-b5b3-4b85-bf6c-439194801848

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a contract award by Crown Agents Limited for the project titled "ASCEND: Contract award for Lymphatic Filariasis Morbidity mapping and Management in Ethiopia". This initiative falls under the broader Accelerating the Sustainable Control and Elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases (ASCEND) programme, funded by the UK Government's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. The award, valued at £584,518.65, relates to research and development services and is tied to the services category. The contract period commenced on 1st February 2021 and will conclude on 31st January 2022. The procurement process followed private procurement rules and is currently at the Award stage, having been finalised on 4th November 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in health research and consultancy. Businesses specialising in neglected tropical diseases, public health initiatives, or related consultancy services would be well-suited to compete. The contract's implementation will likely require collaboration with local partners, creating further avenues for organisations in the industry to contribute to public health efforts in Ethiopia.

## 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 Lymphatic Filariasis Morbidity Mapping and Management in Ethiopia.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea365e79-684c-498e-8f25-458896a96a21 |
| 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 | 23 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £584,518 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £584,518 |
| 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 | NATIONAL PODOCONIOSIS ACTION NETWORK (NAPAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2021 at 16:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea365e79-684c-498e-8f25-458896a96a21

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea365e79-684c-498e-8f25-458896a96a21
  23rd February 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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