Invitation to Tender for Closed Framework for Research and Evaluation Services
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 4 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.
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What the notice says
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Alma Economics (SME) 17 bids received | £400,000 | Awarded 4 February 2026 |
| Edge Health Ltd (SME) 17 bids received | £400,000 | Awarded 4 February 2026 |
| International Organisation Development Ltd. (SME) 17 bids received | £400,000 | Awarded 4 February 2026 |
| Mel Research Limited (SME) 17 bids received | £400,000 | Awarded 4 February 2026 |
| Rand Community Interest Company (SME) 17 bids received | £400,000 | Awarded 4 February 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 083501-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 012611-2026
Last time this was bought
- Awarded
- 21 November 2025
- Value
- £83,000
- Bids
- 11
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
Procurements
3Awards
3Suppliers it has used most for research
- Mel Research Limited2 contracts
- Academic Consulting and Education Services (Access) Limited1 contract
- Alma Economics1 contract
- Edge Health Ltd1 contract
- International Organisation Development Ltd.1 contract
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From notice 083501-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 16 December 2025, last updated 11 February 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.