---
title: "Invitation to Tender for Closed Framework for Research and Evaluation Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f70b"
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published: "2026-02-11"
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# Invitation to Tender for Closed Framework for Research and Evaluation Services

Buyer: ARMED FORCES COVENANT FUND TRUSTEE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f70b

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012611-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | £400,000 |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 | 5 |
| Supplier names | ALMA ECONOMICS; EDGE HEALTH; INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATION DEVELOPMENT; MEL RESEARCH; RAND EUROPE COMMUNITY INTEREST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2026 at 17:08 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012611-2026
- 16 Dec 2025 at 15:58 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083501-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012611-2026
  11th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083501-2025
  16th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://covenantfund.org.uk/work-for-the-trust/

## Notice URLs

- http://www.iodparc.com
- http://www.melresearch.co.uk
- http://www.randeurope.org
- https://www.almaeconomics.com/
- https://www.edgehealth.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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