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# Research Partners Framework contracts

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/invitation-to-tender-for-closed-framework-for-research-and-evaluation-services-ocds-h6vhtk-05f70b) — UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official Find a Tender notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** ARMED FORCES COVENANT FUND TRUSTEE LIMITED: "Research Partners Framework contracts". Published status: complete. Published value: £400,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 23 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [ARMED FORCES COVENANT FUND TRUSTEE LIMITED](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/armed-forces-covenant-fund-trustee-limited-GB-COH-11185188)
- **Published Value:** £400,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 23 January 2026 at 12:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Research consultancy services
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 13 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/invitation-to-tender-for-closed-framework-for-research-and-evaluation-services-ocds-h6vhtk-05f70b#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-05f70b`

## Submission
- **Submission method:** Tenders shall be submitted via tenders@covenantfund.org.uk by answering all of the required questions in the ITT document and attaching any necessary documents as instructed. More information on the required form and structure of Tenders is provided alongside the relevant questions in the ITT.

## Description
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust Research Partners Framework provides access to specialist research, evaluation, analytical and evidence synthesis services. The framework supports the commissioning of research and evaluation activities to inform grant-making, programme design, organisational learning and strategic decision-making across the Trust's portfolio of work supporting the Armed Forces community.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 73210000
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Estimated Value:** £400,000

- **Contract Period:** 23/02/2026 to 22/02/2030

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (5)
- **Award:** Research Partners Framework (active)
  - Award id: `1`
  - Supplier(s): **ALMA ECONOMICS LIMITED**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-167170`
  - Value: £400,000
  - Date: 04/02/2026

- **Award:** Research Partners Framework (active)
  - Award id: `2`
  - Supplier(s): **EDGE HEALTH LTD**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-178640`
  - Value: £400,000
  - Date: 04/02/2026

- **Award:** Research Partners Framework (active)
  - Award id: `3`
  - Supplier(s): **INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATION DEVELOPMENT LTD.**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-140599`
  - Value: £400,000
  - Date: 04/02/2026

- **Award:** Research Partners Framework (active)
  - Award id: `4`
  - Supplier(s): **MEL RESEARCH LIMITED**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-147061`
  - Value: £400,000
  - Date: 04/02/2026

- **Award:** Research Partners Framework (active)
  - Award id: `5`
  - Supplier(s): **RAND EUROPE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-142759`
  - Value: £400,000
  - Date: 04/02/2026

## Contracts (5)
- **Contract:** Research Partners Framework contracts (active)
  - Signed Value: £400,000
  - Signed Date: 23/02/2026

- **Contract:** 2 (active)
  - Signed Value: £400,000
  - Signed Date: 23/02/2026

- **Contract:** 3 (active)
  - Signed Value: £400,000
  - Signed Date: 23/02/2026

- **Contract:** 4 (active)
  - Signed Value: £400,000
  - Signed Date: 23/02/2026

- **Contract:** 5 (active)
  - Signed Value: £400,000
  - Signed Date: 23/02/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender Notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F083501-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-10-06T14:17:25.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-08T05:25:05.065Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-05f70b