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title: "PROCUREMENT FOR THE SUPPLY OF RESEARCH SERVICES - EVALUATION OF THE ARMED FORCES FAMILIES FUND: SUPPORTING PARTNERS PROGRAMME"
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# PROCUREMENT FOR THE SUPPLY OF RESEARCH SERVICES - EVALUATION OF THE ARMED FORCES FAMILIES FUND: SUPPORTING PARTNERS PROGRAMME

Buyer: ARMED FORCES COVENANT FUND TRUSTEE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059fd6

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Evaluation of the Armed Forces Families Fund: Supporting Partners Programme" was conducted by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trustee Limited, a central government public authority based in Leeds, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the services industry category and involves research consultancy services. Initially announced on 23rd September 2025, the tender period concluded on 31st October 2025, with the award stage culminating on 10th November 2025. The open procedure procurement method facilitated transparency and inclusivity. The awarded contract, valued at £83,000 including expenses, will run from 8th December 2025 to 3rd December 2027. The project evaluates the impact and economic value of the Supporting Partners Programme under the UK's Armed Forces Families Strategy.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those focusing on socio-economic research and evaluation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are strongly encouraged to participate, as evidenced by the number of SME final stage bids. The focus on delivering high-quality, impactful research ensures that businesses with expertise in assessing programme effectiveness, value for money, and strategic contributions to mental health, wellbeing, and employment development will find this contract beneficial for growth. Furthermore, the project's emphasis on providing actionable insights for policy enhancement presents a platform for businesses to showcase their analytical prowess and reinforce their position within the public sector consulting domain.

## Notice

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trustee Limited acting as trustee of the Armed Forces Covenant Fund ("the Trust") is running a procurement process to identify a suitably qualified Supplier for the provision of an Evaluation of the Armed Forces Families Fund: Supporting Partners Programme. The term of the Contract is 2 years. The maximum budget for the Contract was PS83,000 including expenses (excluding VAT). The overall evaluation includes: An impact evaluation of the Supporting Partners programme, exploring the extent to which it has met its core aim of providing solutions and support for partners and spouses of serving personnel, including Reservists, to reduce the challenges that service life can sometimes present. Consideration should be given to how the programme has contributed to the objectives set out in the Ministry of Defence's UK Armed Forces Families Strategy, including improving mental health and wellbeing, reducing isolation and enhancing access to support, training, employment and personal development. An economic evaluation assessing the value for money of the programme in addressing the specific needs of service partners and providing evidence to inform whether the programme should continue in its current form or be revised.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074635-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Dec 2025 - 3 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £83,000 |
| Lots value | £83,000 |
| Awards value | £83,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARMED FORCES COVENANT FUND TRUSTEE LIMITED |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MEL RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2025 at 10:10 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074635-2025
- 23 Sep 2025 at 09:01 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058765-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074635-2025
  18th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058765-2025
  23rd September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://covenantfund.org.uk/work-for-the-trust

## Notice URLs

- http://www.covenantfund.org.uk
- http://www.melresearch.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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