--- title: "Supporting Members of the Armed Forces Community in Acute Hospital Settings" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b923" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02b923" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b923.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b923.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ARMED FORCES COVENANT FUND TRUSTEE LIMITED" published: "2021-06-07" --- # Supporting Members of the Armed Forces Community in Acute Hospital Settings Buyer: ARMED FORCES COVENANT FUND TRUSTEE LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b923 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02b923) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b923.json) ## Summary The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trustee Limited, located in London, is conducting an active tender for the programme entitled "Supporting Members of the Armed Forces Community in Acute Hospital Settings." This procurement falls under the services category with a total estimated value of £325,000. It involves data collection and evaluation services, divided into two lots: Lot 1 for Data Collection Services valued at £125,000 and Lot 2 for Evaluation Services valued at £200,000. The tender period ends on 7th July 2021, with the contract for Lot 1 commencing on 7th August 2021 and concluding on 31st December 2023, while the Lot 2 contract will start on 1st January 2022 and end on 30th June 2024. The procurement is conducted through an open procedure, inviting submissions from various suppliers. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in data collection and research consultancy services, particularly those with experience in healthcare evaluations and working with public sector clients. Companies well-versed in engaging with grant holders and demonstrating the impact of social programmes could excel in this competitive process. Given the specific requirements set out in the ITT documentation, suppliers should be prepared to showcase their qualifications and methodologies to address the needs of the Armed Forces Covenant Fund. ## Notice The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trustee Limited acting as trustee of the Armed Forces Covenant Fund ("the Trust") is conducting this Procurement for data collection and/or evaluation services for the "Supporting Members of the Armed Forces Community in Acute Hospital Settings" programme. The Procurement is split into two lots: * Lot 1: Data Collection Services; and * Lot 2: Evaluation Services. For more information on the procurement, as well as the service specifications for each lot, please see the ITT documentation. ### Lot Information Data Collection The Contractor shall undertake data collection services for the Supporting Members of the Armed Forces Community in Acute Hospital Settings programme and ensure data is collected in a standardized way across all grant holders. The Contractor shall engage directly with each of the grant holders to collect the data at regular intervals. The Contractor shall work with the Trust, and with the Contractor for Lot 2 to give them access to the data which will be collected. The Contractor will be required to undertake some analysis of the data and provide information and assistance to the Trust and the Lot 2 Contractor to enable the Lot 2 Contractor to progress with the Lot 2 Services. If required by the Trust, the Contractor may also be required to share information with NHS England and the health providers in Devolved Administrations. (defined terms in this description shall have the meaning given to them in the ITT documentation) Evaluation Services The Contractor shall undertake an evaluation of the Supporting Members of the Armed Forces Community in Acute Hospital Settings programme to measure its effectiveness and provide evidence on the impact on Armed Forces communities if the pilot were to be rolled out more widely. The evaluation must look at both the effectiveness and efficiency of the programme and include approved health economic measures. For more information on the specification, please see the ITT documentation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012722-2021 | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £325,000 | | Lots value | £325,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 72314000 - Data collection and collation services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services ## Release History - 7 Jun 2021 at 17:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012722-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.covenantfund.org - https://covenantfund.org.uk/tender-opportunities/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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