Scope
Description
Sitting under the Council for Reserve Forces and Cadets Associations (CRFCA), Defence Relationship Management ("DRM") is an arm's length body of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and it is the primary point of access linking employers with Defence. DRM reports into the MoD via a Service Level Agreement (SLA) which measures performance against set targets, particularly in relation to the Armed Forces Covenant (AFC) and Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS). Therefore, it is crucial that DRM understands the impact of its work in relation to Defence People issues.
DRM is seeking a research organisation to undertake research on its behalf, to understand the following:
•Employers' awareness and knowledge of Defence, the AFC and the ERS;
•Employers' relationship with Reservists in the workplace;
•Employers' relationship with other military personnel in the workplace including:
oService Leavers and Veterans;
oCadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs);
oService People's Spouses & Partners.
•Employers' awareness of rights and safeguards in the case of Reservist mobilisation.
The initial contract term will be for 3 years from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2028 with 2 number of 12 month extensions available for a total contract period of 5 from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2030.
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Total value (estimated)
- £240,000 excluding VAT
- £240,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 1 September 2030
- 5 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72314000 - Data collection and collation services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Any conditions of participation will be listed in the tender packet
Technical ability conditions of participation
Any conditions of participation will be listed in the tender packet
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
17 June 2025
Enquiry deadline
18 July 2025, 1:00pm
Tender submission deadline
18 July 2025, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
19 August 2025
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/XM84ACR9V2
Link to Tenderbox
Technical specifications to be met
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/XM84ACR9V2
Link to Tenderbox
Contracting authority
Council of Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Associations
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHLW-9274-WYGR
Holderness House, 51-61 Clifton Street
London
EC2A 4EY
United Kingdom
Contact name: Commercial Manager
Email: co-commercialmgr@rfca.mod.uk
Region: UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government