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Research Partners Framework contracts

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trustee Limited · Central government

In brief

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trustee Limited awarded research work to Alma Economics, Edge Health Ltd and International Organisation Development Ltd. and 2 others on 23 February 2026.

It is a framework worth up to £400,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 4 years, starting 23 February 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

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.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Alma Economics (SME)
17 bids received
£400,000
Awarded 4 February 2026
23 February 2026 to 22 February 2030
Edge Health Ltd (SME)
17 bids received
£400,000
Awarded 4 February 2026
23 February 2026 to 22 February 2030
International Organisation Development Ltd. (SME)
17 bids received
£400,000
Awarded 4 February 2026
23 February 2026 to 22 February 2030
Mel Research Limited (SME)
17 bids received
£400,000
Awarded 4 February 2026
23 February 2026 to 22 February 2030
Rand Community Interest Company (SME)
17 bids received
£400,000
Awarded 4 February 2026
23 February 2026 to 22 February 2030

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 083501-2025
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 012611-2026
  3. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 094358-2026
  4. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 094360-2026
  5. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 094361-2026
  6. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 094363-2026
  7. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 094364-2026

Last time this was bought

Procurement for the supply of research services - evaluation of the armed forces families fund: supporting partners programme

Awarded
14 November 2025
Value
£83,000
Bids
14

Matched on Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trustee Limited, the type of work and the title; it may be a related contract rather than the same one. Check the notice to be sure.

About the buyer

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trustee LimitedLast 12 months

Procurements

3

Awards

3

Suppliers it has used most for research

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From notice 083501-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 16 December 2025, last updated 6 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 6 October 2026.