Tender

Small Grants and Small Grants Programmes Research

ARMED FORCES COVENANT FUND TRUSTEE LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

18 Jul 2022 at 16:50

Tender Notice
TenderAmendment

14 Jul 2022 at 15:35

Tender Notice
Tender

22 Jun 2022 at 13:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trustee Limited is seeking proposals for the contract titled "Small Grants and Small Grants Programmes Research." This procurement falls under the category of research consultancy services, focusing on enhancing understanding of small grants within the Armed Forces community. The tender is currently in the active stage and is set to close on 22nd July 2022 at 12:00. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st August 2022 and conclude on 10th February 2023. The total value of the contract is £70,000 and is classified as an open procedure, below threshold.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in research consultancy, particularly those with experience in economic and social research services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that can demonstrate capability in delivering research projects relevant to the Armed Forces will be well positioned to compete. By engaging in this research, successful bidders can establish themselves as key contributors to the understanding and enhancement of small grants initiatives supporting the Armed Forces community in both the UK and internationally.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Small Grants and Small Grants Programmes Research

Notice Description

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (the Trust) is an NDPB and registered charity that makes grants to support the UK Armed Forces community at home and overseas. The Trust recognises and has shown that small grants are important to a wide range of organisations supporting a wide variety of beneficiaries. The research to be carried out during the delivery of this contract will enable a deeper understanding of the role of small grants in the wider voluntary sector, and more specifically in the context of supporting the Armed Forces community. The aims and objectives of the research include revealing the breadth and depth of the small grants landscape in the UK, learning from other grant makers' best practice, insights and recommendations, and comparing and contrasting the Trust's practices and small grants programmes to enable the Trust to continue to strive for excellence in supporting the Armed Forces community in the UK and abroad. Full details and specifications, including how to submit a proposal, are included in the available tender documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04662fd0-cd24-4c06-b37f-2664e593c465
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79311400 - Economic research services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2022 - 10 Feb 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARMED FORCES COVENANT FUND TRUSTEE LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info@covenantfund.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 2DX
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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