Published date: 30 May 2023

Last edited date: 30 May 2023

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 26 June 2023, 11:59pm

Contract summary

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Location of contract

United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Europe, Rest of the World

Value of contract

£15,000

Procurement reference

WFD Cost of Politics

Published date

30 May 2023

Closing date

26 June 2023

Closing time

11:59pm

Contract start date

14 July 2023

Contract end date

13 July 2026

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Westminster Foundation for Democracy ("WFD") is the UK public body dedicated to supporting democracy around the world. Operating internationally, WFD works with parliaments, political parties, and civil society groups as well as on elections to help make political systems fairer, more inclusive and more accountable.

We are a problem-solving, practitioner-led organisation that offers:

• Specialist analysis, research, and advice to inform policy makers on a range of democratic governance issues;
• High quality and impactful programmes that directly support the full spectrum of institutions in political systems to develop inclusive political processes, more accountable political systems, protection of rights and freedoms, and more pluralistic societies; and
• International elections observation on behalf of the UK.

Scope of work

WFD is recruiting an individual consultant to act as the international project manager for its 'cost of politics' research under WYDE for up to 80 days over the next three years. This post will be responsible for coordinating and quality assuring the implementation of 15 country studies, writing, with WFD's Director of Quality and Innovation, a cross-national synthesis paper, and managing engagement and dissemination of 'cost of politics' research to a global audience.

Deliverables
• Coordination of 15 country studies produced by local experts and/or local research organisations, ensuring research design and products are of high quality and aligned with WFD's cost of politics methodology and objectives.
• Co-author, with WFD's Director of Quality and Innovation, a cross-national synthesis of the 15 country studies, identifying key trends and themes and drawing out recommendations and next steps.
• Manage the dissemination of the country studies through existing platforms, representing the project at meetings and conferences as required.

Timeline

15 July 2023 to 31 August 2026

Reporting
The International Project Manager will report to WFD's Director of Quality and Innovation, reporting at least monthly on progress of country studies. Weekly meetings will be arranged during the drafting of the synthesis paper.

Working arrangements
Consultant can be based remotely. There is an expectation of occasional international travel, to be covered by the project.

Payments
Payment will be made on the basis of timesheets and invoices submitted on a monthly basis throughout the duration of the project.

Minimum experience and expertise
Eligible candidates for this call are interested individuals (consultants, or individuals from think-tanks, CSOs, faculties, institutes, etc) with relevant experience in political finance research and research project management/delivery.

Please refer to the invitation to tender document for further details on scope of work and how to apply.

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About the buyer

Contact name

Judith Ephraim

Address

Clive House,70 Petty France
LONDON
SW1P1RT
England

Telephone

020 7799 1311

Email

Judith.Ephraim@wfd.org