Scope
Reference
LSHTM-2025-051
Description
The LEAD Framework (a quality and process improvement intervention) is one of the innovations of the OPTIMIX study. The LEAD Framework is the method that we will utilize to answer Objective 2 of the OPTIMIX study.
Contract 1. Optimising the mix of malaria interventions including malaria vaccines (OPTiMIX study)
Supplier
Contract value
- £362,672.63 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
25 June 2025
Contract dates
- 2 July 2025 to 1 October 2028
- 3 years, 3 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
They are the original developers and sole providers of the LEAD framework which is a core component of the study, providing an innovative, participatory approach to improving operational delivery at district, clinic, and community levels. It supports the iterative adaptation and integration of key interventions, including MVac, PBO-LLINs, PMC, and SMC co-implementation. This framework draws on organizational development, participatory action research, quality improvement, and community engagement principles. LUGF is the only organization capable of delivering the specialized, longitudinal facilitation required for this project.
Supplier
LEAD Ubuntu Global Foundation
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCQJ-9764-MHBR
342 Albert Street, Waterkloof,
Pretoria Guateng
0181
South Africa
Contact name: Precious Chipati
Email: pchitapi96@gmail.com
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Optimising the mix of malaria interventions including malaria vaccines (OPTiMIX study)
Contracting authority
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHBN-2917-QXQQ
Keppel Street,
London
WC1E 7HT
United Kingdom
Contact name: Imoudu Idornigie
Telephone: +44 2079588328
Email: Imoudu.Idornigie@lshtm.ac.uk
Website: http://www.lshtm.ac.uk
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government