Tender

Call for Experts: Embedding Politically-Informed Governance and Policy Approaches at the British High Commission Islamabad

THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION FOR DEMOCRACY LIMITED

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Tender

23 Sep 2025 at 11:15

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Westminster Foundation for Democracy Limited is currently in the tender stage of procuring expert services under the initiative titled "Call for Experts: Embedding Politically-Informed Governance and Policy Approaches at the British High Commission Islamabad." This opportunity falls within the Business and Management Consultancy and Related Services industry category and is intended for service delivery in Islamabad, Pakistan. The procurement process is being carried out through an open competition method, and interested parties are invited to submit their proposals via email to the specified contact by 23:59 on 7th October 2025. The contract, with an estimated value of £200,000, is set to commence on 15th November 2025 and conclude on 30th December 2026. Key documentation is available through the tender's online portal.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in governance and policy consultancy, particularly those with expertise in politically-informed approaches. Organisations possessing experience in 'Thinking and Working Politically' (TWP) with a comprehensive understanding of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), as well as knowledge of Pakistan's political landscape, will find themselves ideally positioned to compete. Additionally, businesses that can assemble a team of both international consultants and local experts to deliver these services are strongly encouraged to participate, as the project requires a nuanced approach combining global standards with local insights.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Call for Experts: Embedding Politically-Informed Governance and Policy Approaches at the British High Commission Islamabad

Notice Description

Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) is seeking a team of governance experts to support the British High Commission Islamabad (BHC) to embed politically-informed approaches across their policy and portfolio activities. The team will consist of a mix of international consultants with experience delivering 'Thinking and Working Politically' (TWP) approaches in multiple contexts and knowledge of FCDO, and local experts who bring a deep understanding of Pakistan's political environment and actors.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a010
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058865-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Nov 2025 - 30 Dec 2026 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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