Tender

Participatory Action Research (PAR) training and the development

THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION FOR DEMOCRACY LIMITED

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Tender

24 Oct 2024 at 15:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Westminster Foundation for Democracy Limited (WFD) has issued an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for "Participatory Action Research (PAR) training and the development". The procurement falls under the industry category of "Research and development services and related consultancy services" and includes additional classifications such as "Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security". This open procedure is aimed at establishing a framework with one or more supplier(s) until 31st March 2027. The tender covers the United Kingdom and includes essential deadlines such as the tender period ending on 3rd November 2024. Key activities include PAR training for WFD staff, research accompaniment, co-designing learning plans, and contributing to a WFD PAR implementation approach/guide.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those with expertise in Participatory Action Research. Given the scope of activities involved, companies proficient in consultancy, staff training, and collaborative research development are well positioned to benefit. The procurement is especially suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) seeking to expand their portfolio by partnering with a prestigious organisation like WFD to enhance their approach to PAR methodologies. Engaging in this contract will not only offer stable work until 2027 but also enable firms to showcase their capabilities in contributing to organisational development and research excellence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Participatory Action Research (PAR) training and the development

Notice Description

WFD is issuing this Invitation to Tender ("ITT") to a range of potential suppliers of goods and/or services and would welcome a bid from your organisation. WFD is looking to establish a framework until 31st March 2027 consisting of one or more supplier(s) to help strenghten Participatory Action Research approaches at WFD and mainstream them across the organisation. The type of services we would like to procure include: * PAR training to WFD staff encluding introducing PAR conceptually and theoretically, training on PAR practical methodologies and how to develop overarching research questions. * Research accompaniment to WFD and individual programme teams * Co-designing learning questions and plans for PAR with WFD staff * Co-developing PAR case studies * Contributing to a WFD PAR implementation approach/guide with an ongoing learning plan

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff40007c-1ded-426a-adfa-905e1c76ab9b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION FOR DEMOCRACY LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9EX
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice URLs

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