Scope
Description
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust is procuring research services for a suitably qualified and experienced organisation to carry out an evaluation of the Armed Forces Families Fund: Supporting Partners Programme.
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (the Trust) is delivering the Supporting Partners programme (SP) on behalf of the MOD. The SP programme is part of the MOD's Armed Forces Families Fund (AF3), which was established following the launch of the UK Armed Forces Families Strategy in January 2022.
Total value (estimated)
- £83,000 excluding VAT
- £100,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 8 December 2025 to 10 December 2027
- 2 years, 3 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
24 October 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
31 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
10 November 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Bidder's methodology for delivering the services required under this Contract as outlined in the Service Specification | Quality | 45% |
| Bidder's experience of delivering services like the services that will be required under this Contract | Quality | 40% |
| Bidder's proposed total budget for delivering this evaluation | Price | 10% |
| Bidder's assessment of the risks and mitigations required for successful delivery of this evaluation | Quality | 5% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
ARMED FORCES COVENANT FUND TRUSTEE LIMITED
- Companies House: 11185188
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLHN-1877-WRDN
3rd Floor, 3 Wellington Place
Leeds
LS1 4AP
United Kingdom
Email: info@covenantfund.org.uk
Website: http://www.covenantfund.org.uk
Region: UKE42 - Leeds
Organisation type: Public authority - central government