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PROCUREMENT FOR THE SUPPLY OF RESEARCH SERVICES - LOT 1: AN ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF UK ARMED FORCES RESERVISTS AND VETERANS ON THE LABOUR MARKET LOT 2: MERCHANT MARINERS - INVESTIGATING THE HISTORIC AND PRESENT DAY ROLE IN THE UK ARMED FORCES COMMUNITY LOT 3: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS TO UNDERSTAND THE SUPPORT PROVIDED BY NATO COUNTRIES TO THEIR ARMED FORCES VETERANS

ARMED FORCES COVENANT FUND TRUSTEE LIMITED

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03 Feb 2025 at 09:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trustee Limited is currently in the tender stage for procuring research services under the title "Procurement for the Supply of Research Services - Lot 1: An Economic Analysis of the Impact of UK Armed Forces Reservists and Veterans on the Labour Market, Lot 2: Merchant Mariners - Investigating the Historic and Present Day Role in the UK Armed Forces Community, Lot 3: A Comparative Analysis to Understand the Support Provided by NATO Countries to Their Armed Forces Veterans." This procurement process, classified under the industry category "Research consultancy services" with a CPV code of 73210000, invites submissions by 21st February 2025. Located in the UK, the entire tender process is conducted electronically. The anticipated start date for the award is 27th February 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research consultancy, particularly those with expertise in economic analysis, historical research, and comparative policy studies. The contracts aim to deliver substantial insights into the labour market impact of UK Armed Forces reservists and veterans, the historical and current roles of Merchant Mariners within the Armed Forces community, and comparative support provided by NATO countries to their veterans. With contract values ranging from £62,000 to £94,000 and durations between 360 and 540 days, this tender is ideal for research firms capable of providing robust, data-driven analyses to aid in policy formulation and enhancing the understanding of these critical areas.

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Notice Title

PROCUREMENT FOR THE SUPPLY OF RESEARCH SERVICES - LOT 1: AN ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF UK ARMED FORCES RESERVISTS AND VETERANS ON THE LABOUR MARKET LOT 2: MERCHANT MARINERS - INVESTIGATING THE HISTORIC AND PRESENT DAY ROLE IN THE UK ARMED FORCES COMMUNITY LOT 3: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS TO UNDERSTAND THE SUPPORT PROVIDED BY NATO COUNTRIES TO THEIR ARMED FORCES VETERANS

Notice Description

Three separate research contracts available for the following research projects: An economic analysis of the impact of UK Armed Forces Reservists and Veterans on the labour market; Merchant Mariners - investigating the historic and present day role in the UK Armed Forces community; A comparative analysis to understand the support provided by NATO countries to their Armed Forces Veterans.

Lot Information

An Economic Analysis of the Impact of UK Armed Forces Reservists and Veterans on the Labour Market

The Trust is leading on this research procurement on behalf of the Office for Veterans' Affairs (OVA), which is keen to fully understand the impact of UK Armed Forces reservists and veterans on the labour market. The project aims to understand the economic value reservists and veterans add to various employment sectors and to the economy. It should identify issues where the skills of reservists and veterans aren't being fully utilised in the economy through poor job matching leading to under employment. This work may also add how reservists and veterans enter civilian employment (at any point post-service) and identify barriers and facilitators to their successful employment.

Merchant Mariners - Investigating the Historic and Present Day Role in the UK Armed Forces Community

The Trust is leading on this research procurement on behalf of the Office for Veterans' Affairs (OVA), which is keen to fully understand the historic and present-day role of Merchant Mariners in the UK Armed Forces community. The aims of this research are to: understand the size and composition of the cohort of current and former Merchant Mariners; to create an evidence base with regards to Merchant Mariner veterans, their role in, and contributions to UK Armed Forces operations and the wider community, and any specific issues they face; and to contribute to a more inclusive understanding of UK veterans, supporting efforts to recognise and honour the service of Merchant Mariners.

A Comparative Analysis to Understand the Support Provided by NATO Countries to Their Armed Forces Veterans

The Trust is leading on this research procurement on behalf of the Office for Veterans' Affairs (OVA), which is keen to fully understand the support provided by NATO countries to their Armed Forces veterans. The purpose of this research project is to analyse and compare the support provided to veterans by individual NATO countries, focusing on housing, employment and health, to understand where the UK stands compared to its NATO counterparts. The project will provide clear, data-driven insights that can inform UK policy and identify potential opportunities for international collaboration.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dae1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003407-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£234,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

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