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Invitation to Tender for Closed Framework for Research and Evaluation Services

ARMED FORCES COVENANT FUND TRUSTEE LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Feb 2026 at 17:08

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

16 Dec 2025 at 15:58

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trustee Limited, operating from Leeds, United Kingdom, is facilitating an open procurement process to create a closed framework agreement for research consultancy services. This initiative is tailored to support research, evidence, policy, and decision-making needs aligned with the Trust's goals. The Core procurement category falls within the services industry, specifically targeting research consultancy. This process stems from central government efforts, and interested suppliers were required to submit tenders by 23rd January 2026. The award stage commenced on 11th February 2026, with the standstill period ending by 20th February 2026. The contract is expected to commence on 23rd February 2026 and conclude on 22nd February 2030.

This framework presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialised in research services. Applicants can anticipate call-offs for varied projects which are crucial for growth, especially organisations with expertise in research and evaluation methodologies, and those familiar with working within the armed forces community. With opportunities to secure contracts ranging from £40,000 to £200,000 per project, businesses able to deliver comprehensive research and evaluation services, prove their methodological robustness, and exhibit adept data protection capabilities will be well-positioned. In particular, organisations that can engage effectively with members of the armed forces and manage ethical considerations will find this framework advantageous for expansion and strategic positioning within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for Closed Framework for Research and Evaluation Services

Notice Description

Invitation to Tender for Closed Framework for Research and Evaluation Services text

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f70b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012611-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARMED FORCES COVENANT FUND TRUSTEE LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

ALMA ECONOMICS LIMITED

EDGE HEALTH LTD

INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATION DEVELOPMENT LTD.

MEL RESEARCH LIMITED

RAND EUROPE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Further Information

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