Scope
Reference
LSHTM-2026-008
Description
The TRANSFORM project (Tranexamic acid Access for all Mothers with Bleeding after Childbirth) aims to reduce maternal deaths from postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) by generating evidence and creating an enabling environment. The I’M WOMAN trial is addressing two priority research questions highlighted in the 2023 WHO PPH roadmap (output 1). Alongside the trial, the project will raise awareness about PPH and tranexamic acid through locally led community engagement and advocacy activities (output 2). Advocacy and community engagement play a vital role in ensuring the initiative's success by raising awareness, mobilizing community stakeholders and political will, and promoting good maternal health practices. This component of the project has faced significant delays which risk the initiative's overall success. Given the alarmingly high maternal mortality rates in Nigeria, our collaboration with Nigerian partners on output 1, and limited funding for output 2, community engagement activities will target Nigeria. A potential partner, a women’s advocacy organization based in Lagos, Nigeria, the Women Advocates Research & Documentation Centre (WARD-C), has been identified to lead this work. This NGO has extensive experience in grassroots community mobilization, public health advocacy, and maternal health, and is deeply embedded within the relevant networks needed for this project. Their expertise and established relationships make them uniquely positioned to execute the required work within the constrained timeline.
Contract 1. Transform Project
Supplier
Contract value
- £180,720 excluding VAT
- £216,864 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
12 February 2026
Standstill period
- End: 25 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
27 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 March 2026 to 30 November 2026
- 8 months, 30 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Supplier
WOMEN ADVOCATES RESEARCH AND DOCUMENTATION CENTRE (W.A.R.D C)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTDP-9744-JZBN
22, Afariogun Street, off Obafemi Awolowo Way, Ikeja,
Lagos
0000000
Nigeria
Email: womenadvocate@yahoo.com
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Transform Project
Contracting authority
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHBN-2917-QXQQ
Keppel Street,
London
WC1E 7HT
United Kingdom
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government