Tender

Call for Consultant

THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION FOR DEMOCRACY LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

10 Jan 2022 at 15:45

TenderAmendment

10 Jan 2022 at 12:05

Tender

10 Jan 2022 at 11:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Westminster Foundation for Democracy Limited is seeking a freelance digital designer through an open procurement process. This initiative, titled "Call for Consultant," falls within the services category, specifically focusing on design consultancy and graphic design. The tender is currently active, with submissions closing on 24 January 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 11 February 2022 and run until 11 August 2022, based in London, England. The project's estimated budget is £15,000, and it aims to enhance the organisation's digital content for its website and social media platforms.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and freelance professionals specialising in digital design. Firms with strong portfolios evidencing at least five years of relevant experience, proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud applications, and a commitment to diversity and accessibility in design will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Successful bidders will contribute to the development of engaging digital content and templates, thereby increasing their visibility and experience in working with notable clients like the Westminster Foundation for Democracy.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Call for Consultant

Notice Description

WFD is looking for a freelance digital designer to take the lead in developing and designing engaging and accessible content for use on our website and social media channels. We estimate that the level of work will be between 1 and 3 days per week - and for an initial period of 6 to 8 months. This work includes developing infographics and other digital content for use on social media. WFD also produces a number of reports - including an Annual Report and a wide range of research reports, and the Digital Designer will take the lead on designing these digital publications. In addition to this they will be responsible for developing on-brand templates that team members and colleagues can use for a range of purposes - including promoting events and on social media. They will also ensure that the images and videos used are engaging, and of high quality, and have the appropriate consent. WFD launched a new website in January 2022, and they will support the Communications and External Affairs Team in developing the website further and ensuring that content is engaging and accessible. Qualifications, work experience and technical skills * A minimum of 5 years' experience of working as a Digital Designer, with a strong portfolio of supporting evidence * Experience designing complex publications for digital or print distribution * Portfolio of work demonstrating creative flair, originality, and a strong visual sense * Excellent knowledge of industry standard design applications - Adobe Creative Cloud with an emphasis on InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro and After Effects * Excellent typographic skills * A commitment to diversity, inclusion and accessibility - and how this applies to design and communications * Strong project-management skills * Knowledge of the latest trends and developments in digital communication and/or marketing * Solid understanding of user experience design, including creating user journeys, * Solid understanding of usability and accessibility standards * A track-record of operating website Content Management Systems and a basic understanding of coding (e.g., PHP, CSS, HTML) For further details on how to apply, please refer to the Invitation to Tender document attached.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e2efee99-2b9d-4f3d-adec-b82eaa4aa650
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/055a9836-9b94-4528-b5f7-e402aefe4568
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48300000 - Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package

79415200 - Design consultancy services

79822500 - Graphic design 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
10 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Feb 2022 - 11 Aug 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION FOR DEMOCRACY LIMITED
Contact Name
Chloe Tait and Katy Murray
Contact Email
taitmurray@wfd.org
Contact Phone
02077991311

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-e2efee99-2b9d-4f3d-adec-b82eaa4aa650-2022-01-10T15:45:17Z",
    "date": "2022-01-10T15:45:17Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-e2efee99-2b9d-4f3d-adec-b82eaa4aa650",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "Jan2022-WFD-Digital-Designer",
        "title": "Call for Consultant",
        "description": "WFD is looking for a freelance digital designer to take the lead in developing and designing engaging and accessible content for use on our website and social media channels. We estimate that the level of work will be between 1 and 3 days per week - and for an initial period of 6 to 8 months. This work includes developing infographics and other digital content for use on social media. WFD also produces a number of reports - including an Annual Report and a wide range of research reports, and the Digital Designer will take the lead on designing these digital publications. In addition to this they will be responsible for developing on-brand templates that team members and colleagues can use for a range of purposes - including promoting events and on social media. They will also ensure that the images and videos used are engaging, and of high quality, and have the appropriate consent. WFD launched a new website in January 2022, and they will support the Communications and External Affairs Team in developing the website further and ensuring that content is engaging and accessible. Qualifications, work experience and technical skills * A minimum of 5 years' experience of working as a Digital Designer, with a strong portfolio of supporting evidence * Experience designing complex publications for digital or print distribution * Portfolio of work demonstrating creative flair, originality, and a strong visual sense * Excellent knowledge of industry standard design applications - Adobe Creative Cloud with an emphasis on InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro and After Effects * Excellent typographic skills * A commitment to diversity, inclusion and accessibility - and how this applies to design and communications * Strong project-management skills * Knowledge of the latest trends and developments in digital communication and/or marketing * Solid understanding of user experience design, including creating user journeys, * Solid understanding of usability and accessibility standards * A track-record of operating website Content Management Systems and a basic understanding of coding (e.g., PHP, CSS, HTML) For further details on how to apply, please refer to the Invitation to Tender document attached.",
        "datePublished": "2022-01-10T11:21:01Z",
        "status": "active",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "48300000",
            "description": "Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package"
        },
        "additionalClassifications": [
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "79415200",
                "description": "Design consultancy services"
            },
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "79822500",
                "description": "Graphic design services"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "SW1A 2EG"
                    },
                    {
                        "postalCode": "SW1A 2EG"
                    },
                    {
                        "postalCode": "SW1A 2EG"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 15000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure (above threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2022-01-24T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2022-02-11T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2022-08-11T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/055a9836-9b94-4528-b5f7-e402aefe4568",
                "datePublished": "2022-01-10T11:21:01Z",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en",
                "dateModified": "2022-01-10T15:45:17Z"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d045a063-edf4-4ba4-b39d-f596f243e286",
                "format": "application/pdf"
            },
            {
                "id": "3",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e15984d7-da6e-4570-bc91-7d7138885a48",
                "format": "application/pdf"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-SRS-supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/XP622385",
            "name": "THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION FOR DEMOCRACY LIMITED",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION FOR DEMOCRACY LIMITED",
                "scheme": "GB-SRS",
                "id": "supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/XP622385"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "22 Whitehall",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "SW1A 2EG",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Chloe Tait and Katy Murray",
                "email": "TaitMurray@wfd.org",
                "telephone": "02077991311"
            },
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.wfd.org"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-SRS-supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/XP622385",
        "name": "THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION FOR DEMOCRACY LIMITED"
    }
}