--- title: "PROCUREMENT FOR THE SUPPLY OF RESEARCH SERVICES - TACKLING LONELINESS EVALUATION" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e68692bb-8206-4ab2-9b92-cd5d2339d61d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e68692bb-8206-4ab2-9b92-cd5d2339d61d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e68692bb-8206-4ab2-9b92-cd5d2339d61d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e68692bb-8206-4ab2-9b92-cd5d2339d61d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ARMED FORCES COVENANT FUND TRUSTEE LIMITED" published: "2021-05-19" --- # PROCUREMENT FOR THE SUPPLY OF RESEARCH SERVICES - TACKLING LONELINESS EVALUATION Buyer: ARMED FORCES COVENANT FUND TRUSTEE LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e68692bb-8206-4ab2-9b92-cd5d2339d61d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e68692bb-8206-4ab2-9b92-cd5d2339d61d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e68692bb-8206-4ab2-9b92-cd5d2339d61d.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trustee Limited, seeking bids for the "Procurement for the Supply of Research Services - Tackling Loneliness Evaluation". This project, categorised under evaluation consultancy services, aims to assess the impact of a programme designed to combat loneliness within the Armed Forces community. The tender period is currently open, with submissions due by 2nd June 2021. The contract is valued at £100,000 and is set to commence on 1st July 2021, concluding on 1st July 2022. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, suitable for small and medium enterprises as well as voluntary and community sector organisations. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in research and evaluation services, particularly those that specialise in social issues or community engagement. Enterprises focusing on social research, consultancy services, and training are encouraged to participate, as the project targets specific, traditionally hard-to-reach groups within the Armed Forces community. Companies with experience in social impact assessment may find this contract aligns well with their offerings, providing a platform to expand their client base and enhance their visibility within the public sector. ## Notice In early 2020, the Trust ran a consultation to discover how important it was to reduce social isolation and improve integration and engagement with provision, within the Armed Forces community. The consultation highlighted loneliness as a major factor of social isolation. It can affect people of all ages and from all backgrounds. The Tackling Loneliness programme was designed to address this challenge by targeting specific groups within the Armed Forces community who are traditionally harder to reach. This procurement is seeking a Contractor to provide research and evaluation services, in order to evaluate the impact of the Tackling Loneliness programme, as outlined in Schedule 1 of the ITT ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9b228d2-05ac-4c02-b8b9-bdec38e5c49c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 1 Jul 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ARMED FORCES COVENANT FUND TRUSTEE LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 2QT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | Vincent Square | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services - 80500000 - Training services ## Release History - 19 May 2021 at 17:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9b228d2-05ac-4c02-b8b9-bdec38e5c49c - 19 May 2021 at 03:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9b228d2-05ac-4c02-b8b9-bdec38e5c49c - 18 May 2021 at 10:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9b228d2-05ac-4c02-b8b9-bdec38e5c49c - 18 May 2021 at 07:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9b228d2-05ac-4c02-b8b9-bdec38e5c49c - 17 May 2021 at 08:37 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9b228d2-05ac-4c02-b8b9-bdec38e5c49c - 17 May 2021 at 08:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9b228d2-05ac-4c02-b8b9-bdec38e5c49c - 5 May 2021 at 10:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9b228d2-05ac-4c02-b8b9-bdec38e5c49c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9b228d2-05ac-4c02-b8b9-bdec38e5c49c 19th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4e8427ad-7cb0-4dc8-8cb0-0c47df59bfdf - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/adfaa1ab-36cb-4aa2-887d-7ff04392172e - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2bcb00fd-bc05-4839-9bb2-bae82fcb125d - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a85ba093-09f9-4f5f-9c66-1433a04a27fc - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3929ae76-759f-4a91-8fb6-9270f0e19263 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1378da37-9f55-4ef8-b388-d7f9d5d686e3 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d9bb9e6c-84f8-4636-b657-c53452938e47 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/649d7490-21a5-4bf8-a176-bf27d6083eab Tackling Loneliness grant application guidance relating to clarification question 28. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/255ecbbe-70c1-4c59-8a48-d86d40687ad8 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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