Tender

Bangladesh - Building State Effectiveness and Accountability - Call for Experts

THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION FOR DEMOCRACY LIMITED

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05 Aug 2024 at 10:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Westminster Foundation for Democracy Limited is issuing an Invitation to Tender for the project titled 'Bangladesh - Building State Effectiveness and Accountability - Call for Experts', under the industry category 'Research and development services and related consultancy services' (CPV: 73000000). The procurement stage is currently in the 'Tender' phase, with key dates including the tender period end date on 11th August 2024, and the contract period spanning from 6th September 2024 to 31st March 2025. This project involves conducting two ten-day scoping missions in Dhaka, Bangladesh, aimed at building state capacity and accountability and engaging with various stakeholders for program design and implementation. The project's estimated value is £15,000 GBP through an open procedure (below threshold). The first mission is scheduled for the end of September 2024, with the second in February 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in governance, accountability, and public administration to showcase their expertise and contribute to enhancing state effectiveness in Bangladesh. It is particularly suitable for senior experts, respected policy professionals, academics, political figures, foundations, or business entities with experience in similar domains. Firms able to provide high-level strategic insights and comprehensive policy delivery analysis, as well as those familiar with the Bangladeshi political context, will find this tender highly rewarding. SMEs with these capabilities are explicitly encouraged to participate, aiding business growth through impactful international consultancy engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bangladesh - Building State Effectiveness and Accountability - Call for Experts

Notice Description

WFD is issuing this Call for Experts ("Call") to a range of potential experts and we would welcome a proposal from your organisation. This Call constitutes an Invitation to Tender. We seek to enter into an agreement with a single supplier (individual or organisation) who is a senior and experienced expert in thinking and working politically and in public administration . This expert, preferably a respected policy professional, academic, or political figure, foundation, or business equivalent, should specialize in governance and accountability and have experience in working on building state effectiveness, accountability and integrity. Contemporary knowledge of FCDO programming and the Bangladeshi political context is preferable. The expert will be required undertake two scoping missions to Dhaka where they will provide: * Scoping Support: Assist in identifying and refining key components of a proposed programme aimed at building state capacity and accountability in Bangladesh. * Policy Delivery Analysis: Conduct in-depth analysis of policy delivery challenges and potential coalitions to address them. * Institutional Analysis: Clarify the approach for delivering institutional analysis and incentivizing reforms. * Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with various stakeholders, including government ministries, donors, and think tanks, to support programme design and implementation. Timeline We are anticipating a first mission of ten days at the end of September to support scoping and the Concept Note. We are anticipating a second visit of ten days in February to support the delivery of inputs into the Business Case which will be finalised in February/March. These missions will require preparatory work and drafting outside of the time in country. For full details on how to apply, please read the Invitation to Tender document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/848d82e3-9703-4aef-87b3-2a8f8e5a19de
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
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
SW1P 1RT
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

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