- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. An Economic Analysis of the Impact of UK Armed Forces Reservists and Veterans on the Labour Market
- Lot 2. Merchant Mariners - Investigating the Historic and Present Day Role in the UK Armed Forces Community
- Lot 3. A Comparative Analysis to Understand the Support Provided by NATO Countries to Their Armed Forces Veterans
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
ARMED FORCES COVENANT FUND TRUSTEE LIMITED
3rd Floor
LEEDS
LS14AP
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKE42 - Leeds
Charity Commission (England and Wales)
1177627
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.covenantfund.org.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.covenantfund.org.uk
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://covenantfund.org.uk/work-for-the-trust/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://covenantfund.org.uk/work-for-the-trust/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Grant making trust
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
PROCUREMENT FOR THE SUPPLY OF RESEARCH SERVICES - LOT 1: AN ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF UK ARMED FORCES RESERVISTS AND VETERANS ON THE LABOUR MARKET LOT 2: MERCHANT MARINERS - INVESTIGATING THE HISTORIC AND PRESENT DAY ROLE IN THE UK ARMED FORCES COMMUNITY LOT 3: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS TO UNDERSTAND THE SUPPORT PROVIDED BY NATO COUNTRIES TO THEIR ARMED FORCES VETERANS
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Three separate research contracts available for the following research projects: An economic analysis of the impact of UK Armed Forces Reservists and Veterans on the labour market; Merchant Mariners - investigating the historic and present day role in the UK Armed Forces community; A comparative analysis to understand the support provided by NATO countries to their Armed Forces Veterans.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
An Economic Analysis of the Impact of UK Armed Forces Reservists and Veterans on the Labour Market
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Trust is leading on this research procurement on behalf of the Office for Veterans' Affairs (OVA), which is keen to fully understand the impact of UK Armed Forces reservists and veterans on the labour market. The project aims to understand the economic value reservists and veterans add to various employment sectors and to the economy. It should identify issues where the skills of reservists and veterans aren't being fully utilised in the economy through poor job matching leading to under employment. This work may also add how reservists and veterans enter civilian employment (at any point post-service) and identify barriers and facilitators to their successful employment.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £94,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
12
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Merchant Mariners - Investigating the Historic and Present Day Role in the UK Armed Forces Community
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Trust is leading on this research procurement on behalf of the Office for Veterans' Affairs (OVA), which is keen to fully understand the historic and present-day role of Merchant Mariners in the UK Armed Forces community. The aims of this research are to: understand the size and composition of the cohort of current and former Merchant Mariners; to create an evidence base with regards to Merchant Mariner veterans, their role in, and contributions to UK Armed Forces operations and the wider community, and any specific issues they face; and to contribute to a more inclusive understanding of UK veterans, supporting efforts to recognise and honour the service of Merchant Mariners.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £62,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
12
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
A Comparative Analysis to Understand the Support Provided by NATO Countries to Their Armed Forces Veterans
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Trust is leading on this research procurement on behalf of the Office for Veterans' Affairs (OVA), which is keen to fully understand the support provided by NATO countries to their Armed Forces veterans. The purpose of this research project is to analyse and compare the support provided to veterans by individual NATO countries, focusing on housing, employment and health, to understand where the UK stands compared to its NATO counterparts. The project will provide clear, data-driven insights that can inform UK policy and identify potential opportunities for international collaboration.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £78,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
18
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
Please refer to the ITT documentation.
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
21 February 2025
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
27 February 2025
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
Please ensure that submissions for tender are made before the deadline by emailing info@covenantfund.org.uk with your tender response.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trustee Limited
Leeds
Country
United Kingdom