Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
ARMED FORCES COVENANT FUND TRUSTEE LIMITED
1177627
3rd Floor
LEEDS
LS14AP
UK
E-mail: info@covenantfund.org.uk
NUTS: UKE42
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.covenantfund.org.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.covenantfund.org.uk
I.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 abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://covenantfund.org.uk/work-for-the-trust/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Other: Grant making trust
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.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
II.1.2) Main CPV code
73210000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.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.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
An Economic Analysis of the Impact of UK Armed Forces Reservists and Veterans on the Labour Market
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
73210000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
94 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Merchant Mariners - Investigating the Historic and Present Day Role in the UK Armed Forces Community
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
73210000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
62 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
A Comparative Analysis to Understand the Support Provided by NATO Countries to Their Armed Forces Veterans
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
73210000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
78 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 18
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.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.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.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 IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
21/02/2025
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
27/02/2025
Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
Please ensure that submissions for tender are made before the deadline by emailing info@covenantfund.org.uk with your tender response.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trustee Limited
Leeds
UK
E-mail: info@covenantfund.org.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
03/02/2025