Tender Response Limited
We, the undersigned, commit to honour the Armed Forces Covenant and support the Armed Forces Community. We recognise the value Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reservists, Veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country.
The Armed Forces Covenant
An enduring covenant between the people of the United Kingdom, Her Majesty’s Government and all those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces of the Crown and their families
The first duty of Government is the defence of the realm. Our Armed Forces fulfil that responsibility on behalf of the Government, sacrificing some civilian freedoms, facing danger and, sometimes, suffering serious injury or death as a result of their duty. Families also play a vital role in supporting the operational effectiveness of our Armed Forces. In return, the whole nation has a moral obligation to the members of the Naval Service, the Army and the Royal Air Force, together with their families. They deserve our respect and support, and fair treatment.
Those who serve in the Armed Forces, whether Regular or Reserve, those who have served in the past, and their families, should face no disadvantage compared to other citizens in the provision of public and commercial services. Special consideration is appropriate in some cases, especially for those who have given most such as the injured and the bereaved.
This obligation involves the whole of society: it includes voluntary and charitable bodies, private organisations, and the actions of individuals in supporting the Armed Forces. Recognising those who have performed military duty unites the country and demonstrates the value of their contribution. This has no greater expression than in upholding this Covenant.
Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant
1.1 We Tender Response Limited will endeavour in our business dealings to uphold the key principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, which are:
- no member of the Armed Forces Community should face disadvantage in the provision of public and commercial services compared to any other citizen;
- and in some circumstances that special treatment may be appropriate especially for the injured or bereaved.
Section 2: Demonstrating our commitment
2.1 Tender Response Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- UK Reservists
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:
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Promoting the Armed Forces: We actively promote awareness of the Armed Forces within our organisation and externally, recognising their value and encouraging support for their role in society.
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Employment Support to Members of the Armed Forces Community: We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment practices that welcome applications from veterans, reservists, and military spouses. We offer flexible working arrangements and support career development for those transitioning from military service.
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Communications, Engagement and Outreach: We engage with the Armed Forces community through regular communication, outreach initiatives, and participation in relevant events. We encourage feedback and dialogue to ensure our support remains relevant and impactful.
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Commercial: We consider the Armed Forces community in our commercial decisions, including supplier selection and service delivery, ensuring no disadvantage is faced due to military service.
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Health: We support the physical and mental wellbeing of Armed Forces personnel and their families by signposting to appropriate services and ensuring our workplace policies are inclusive of their needs.
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Housing: We advocate for fair access to housing for veterans and military families, and support initiatives that address housing challenges faced by the community.
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Education: We support educational opportunities for veterans and military families, including access to training, apprenticeships, and development programmes.
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Civic Responsibilities: We encourage civic participation among the Armed Forces community and recognise their contributions to public life, including volunteering and community leadership.
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Any Additional Commitment: We pledge to continuously review and improve our support for the Armed Forces community, adapting our commitments to reflect evolving needs and circumstances.
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.