--- title: "IHR Strengthening Events and Logistics Management Pan Africa" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04cdf3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04cdf3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04cdf3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04cdf3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY" published: "2026-03-16" --- # IHR Strengthening Events and Logistics Management Pan Africa Buyer: SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04cdf3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04cdf3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04cdf3.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "IHR Strengthening Events and Logistics Management Pan Africa" contract is led by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, acting through the UK Health Security Agency. This process falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on event services. Its objective is to support the International Health Regulations Strengthening Project (IHR-SP) across Africa, funded by the Department of Health and Social Care's Official Development Assistance programme. The contract, valued at £5,531,884.70, spans from 1 July 2025 to 31 March 2027. Updates reflecting increased programme delivery costs have adjusted the contract requirements to ensure the continuity of logistics, events, and operational support. The procurement method used is an open procedure, which aligns with Regulation 72(1)(b) of PCR 2015, maintaining cost-effectiveness and operational viability within the existing IHR-SP framework. The tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in event services and logistics management, particularly those with expertise in public health projects. The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) is the current supplier, highlighting opportunities for organisations capable of similar service delivery across diverse geographic locations such as Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Zambia. The contract necessitates collaboration with national health institutes, requiring businesses with strong partnerships and technical capacity in disease surveillance, biosafety, laboratory systems, and emergency preparedness. Given the scale and complexity of the project, larger entities with comprehensive infrastructure and established regional ties are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. ## Notice To provide in-country Events Management and Logistics Services for UKHSA staff and contractors in the Pan Africa region in accordance with the Specification. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This contract provides events and logistics management services to support delivery of the UK Health Security Agency's International Health Regulations Strengthening Project (IHR-SP) across Africa. IHR-SP is a DHSC-funded Official Development Assistance (ODA) programme that has operated since 2018, working with partner governments to strengthen their capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to public health threats in line with the WHO International Health Regulations (2005). In collaboration with national public health institutes in Ethiopia, Nigeria, Zambia, Pakistan, the Eastern Mediterranean and Indo-Pacific regions, the project delivers technical support in disease surveillance, biosafety and laboratory systems, emergency preparedness and response, chemical incident management, and workforce development. Options: Initial Period to 31/03/2026 Option to extend for up to three periods of 12 months each to 31/03/2029 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023266-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 Jun 2025 | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,358,593 | | Lots value | £6,358,593 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £11,493,065 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E14 4PU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets | | Local authority | Tower Hamlets | | Electoral ward | Canary Wharf | | Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | AFRICAN FIELD EPIDEMIOLOGY NETWORK (AFENET | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79952000 - Event services ## Release History - 16 Mar 2026 at 08:26 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023266-2026 - 11 Mar 2026 at 15:45 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021910-2026 - 11 Mar 2026 at 11:57 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021708-2026 - 11 Mar 2026 at 10:33 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021666-2026 - 11 Mar 2026 at 10:33 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021664-2026 - 11 Mar 2026 at 10:32 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021663-2026 - 11 Mar 2026 at 10:31 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021662-2026 - 11 Mar 2026 at 10:31 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021661-2026 - 17 Jul 2025 at 13:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040999-2025 - 7 Jan 2025 at 15:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000378-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.afenet.net - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.gov.uk/courts-tribunals - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency - https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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