Published date: 27 February 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: 12 March 2023, 11:59pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 32000000

  • Postal and telecommunications services - 64000000

  • Public utilities - 65000000

    • Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000

    • Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 79000000

    • Education and training services - 80000000

    • Health and social work services - 85000000

    • Other community, social and personal services - 98000000

Location of contract

United Kingdom, Isle of Man, Channel Islands, British Oversea Territories, Europe, Rest of the World

Value of contract

£15,000

Procurement reference

WFD Experts 270223

Published date

27 February 2023

Closing date

12 March 2023

Closing time

11:59pm

Contract start date

28 April 2023

Contract end date

28 April 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

WFD regularly collaborates with a range of technical experts, thematic specialists, and experienced facilitators to enhance the delivery of its democracy support programmes and the services provided by the new HMG Centre of Expertise on Democratic Governance & Elections it hosts.

WFD maintains an Expert Roster of verified and cleared experts, specialists, and facilitators which our staff in the UK and across the WFD network are able to commission for assignments from time to time.

As the new HMG Centre of Expertise moves into full implementation over the coming months, we anticipate an increased requirement for experts, specialists, and facilitators. As such WFD wishes to expand its existing Expert Roster and we are looking for additional individuals with relevant expertise and experience to apply to register with WFD's Expert Roster.

Successful applicants may be asked to sign a framework agreement to provide services from time to time on a consultancy basis.

Westminster Foundation for Democracy ("WFD") is the UK public body dedicated to supporting democracy around the world. WFD's vision is of a world in which freedom and democracy thrive and where inclusive and accountable governments serve their people fairly and effectively. 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, including through its hosted HMG Centre of Expertise;

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.

Please see invitation to tender document for full details on how to apply.

More information

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About the buyer

Contact name

Debbie Phillips

Address

Clive House,70 Petty France
LONDON
SW1P1RT
England

Telephone

020 7799 1311

Email

experts@wfd.org

Website

www.wfd.org