Tender

WFD Systems Improvement Project

THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION FOR DEMOCRACY LIMITED

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27 Jun 2025 at 09:48

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Westminster Foundation for Democracy Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in London, is conducting an open procurement process for a project titled "WFD Systems Improvement Project." This tender, classified under IT services: consulting, software development, Internet, and support, aims to enhance the organisation's digital infrastructure. The project requires support for Microsoft 365-based systems, including Power Apps, SharePoint, Dynamics Business Central, and Azure. The tender process is in the active stage, with the tender period concluding on 25th July 2025. Interested parties must engage through electronic correspondence as electronic submissions are not accepted. The contract is valued at £210,000 and spans from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2027, targeting opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for IT service providers, particularly those experienced with Microsoft platforms, seeking to leverage their expertise in digital technology and infrastructure growth. Businesses skilled in the development of functional system components and system maintenance, and those capable of providing advisory services in digital strategy, would find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. The open competition procurement method allows various businesses to participate, providing a pathway for growth and development through a structured framework agreement without the reopening of competition. Businesses that successfully compete can strengthen their portfolio and gain significant experience through collaborating on high-value projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WFD Systems Improvement Project

Notice Description

WFD is seeking a reputable supplier to provide sustained support and continuous improvement of its core information management systems. These systems enable the design, delivery, and reporting of democracy support programming across the organisation. The objective of this engagement is to enhance WFD's digital infrastructure through the development of additional modules within WFD's Power Apps-based programme delivery solution and the provision of expert support across SharePoint, Power Apps, Microsoft Dynamics Business Central, and Azure. This work will contribute to the strengthening of organisational effectiveness, improving programme performance monitoring, and the implementation of WFD's Data Strategy. The scope of this engagement includes but not limited to: Supporting the maintenance and continuous improvement of WFD's Microsoft 365-based information systems, including but not limited to Power Apps, SharePoint, Dynamics Business Central, and Azure. Further specifying and developing a set of pre-identified modules for WFD's Power Apps-based programme delivery application. Collaborating with WFD to refine existing requirements and translate these into functional system components. Providing advisory input into WFD's broader systems development roadmap and Data Strategy Ensuring secure, user-friendly, and well-documented development practices. WFD's target infrastructure uses Microsoft Dataverse and includes three Canvas Apps, five PowerBI reports, and an Azure Function app that uses Python. WFD has approximately 220 users licensed for PowerApps and PowerBI.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0554d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035659-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION FOR DEMOCRACY LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@wfd.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9AJ
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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