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Council of Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Associations - DRM Employers Attitude Monitoring Survey

COUNCIL OF RESERVE FORCES' AND CADETS' ASSOCIATIONS

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

13 Jun 2025 at 09:05

Tender

11 Jun 2025 at 15:05

Planning

06 Jun 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Council of Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Associations - DRM Employers Attitude Monitoring Survey" is being conducted by the Council of Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Associations, a central public authority in the UK. The procurement falls within the services industry category, focusing on data collection and collation services. Located in London, the tender is currently in the tender stage, using an open procurement method. Businesses must submit their proposals by 18 July 2025, with the award period ending on 18 August 2025. The contract term spans from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2028, with potential extensions leading to a 5-year total period ending on 31 August 2030. The contract value is around £192,000 (net) to £240,000 (gross).

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in market research and data analytics, providing a chance to collaborate with a significant arm's length body of the Ministry of Defence. Suitable candidates include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), particularly those experienced in understanding business-military personnel relationships. Competing firms can leverage this opportunity to not only contribute to understanding employers' perspectives on Defence-related issues but also to expand their clientele and validate their proficiency in managing substantial government contracts. The project's scope of monitoring employer attitudes towards armed forces personnel allows for extensive research and potential strategic advisory services, making it ideal for enterprising firms seeking growth through public sector partnerships.

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Notice Title

Council of Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Associations - DRM Employers Attitude Monitoring Survey

Notice Description

Sitting under the Council for Reserve Forces and Cadets Associations (CRFCA), Defence Relationship Management ("DRM") is an arm's length body of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and it is the primary point of access linking employers with Defence. DRM reports into the MoD via a Service Level Agreement (SLA) which measures performance against set targets, particularly in relation to the Armed Forces Covenant (AFC) and Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS). Therefore, it is crucial that DRM understands the impact of its work in relation to Defence People issues. DRM is seeking a research organisation to undertake research on its behalf, to understand the following: *Employers' awareness and knowledge of Defence, the AFC and the ERS; *Employers' relationship with Reservists in the workplace; *Employers' relationship with other military personnel in the workplace including: oService Leavers and Veterans; oCadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs); oService People's Spouses & Partners. *Employers' awareness of rights and safeguards in the case of Reservist mobilisation. The initial contract term will be for 3 years from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2028 with 2 number of 12 month extensions available for a total contract period of 5 from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2030. To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/XM84ACR9V2 To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=958706466

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0544b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032150-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72314000 - Data collection and collation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£192,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£192,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
16 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNCIL OF RESERVE FORCES' AND CADETS' ASSOCIATIONS
Contact Name
Commercial Manager
Contact Email
co-commercialmgr@rfca.mod.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2A 4EY
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Hackney
Electoral Ward
Hoxton East & Shoreditch
Westminster Constituency
Hackney South and Shoreditch

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