Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bc3-d548-71cd-b462-6e834fc5ac7c/procurement-for-the-supply-of-research-services-evaluation-of-the-armed-forces awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Procurement for the supply of research services - evaluation of the armed forces families fund: supporting partners programme [Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trustee Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/armed-forces-covenant-fund-trustee-limited) Open field Estimated value £83,000 Published 18 Nov 2025 Deadline Closed 31 Oct 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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 £83,000 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. ## CPV classification Research consultancy services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-059fd6-2025-11-18T10:10:34Z [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-059fd6-2025-11-18T10:10:34Z) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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