Tender

Call for Experts: Strengthening Politically-Informed Governance and Policy at British High Commission Islamabad

THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION FOR DEMOCRACY LIMITED

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Tender

10 Oct 2025 at 13:42

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Westminster Foundation for Democracy Limited is inviting tenders for the project titled "Call for Experts: Strengthening Politically-Informed Governance and Policy at British High Commission Islamabad." This procurement initiative falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy and related services. Located in London, UK, the process is currently in the Tender stage with proposals due by 27th October 2025. The procurement method is an open competition, allowing for submissions via email. The contract will commence on 26th November 2025 and conclude by the end of December 2026, with a total value of £200,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in governance and policy consultancy, particularly those experienced in 'Thinking and Working Politically' approaches. Businesses with international and local expertise, especially those familiar with the political landscape in Pakistan and the workings of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), could find this tender particularly beneficial. Successful companies can expand their portfolio by securing a role in supporting economic growth, climate change, and human development initiatives across multiple focus provinces in Pakistan.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Call for Experts: Strengthening Politically-Informed Governance and Policy at British High Commission Islamabad

Notice Description

Westminster for Democracy (WFD) is seeking to procure a team of governance experts to provide ongoing support to BHC Islamabad between December 2025 and December 2026. The team should consist of a mix of international consultants with experience delivering 'Thinking and Working Politically' (TWP) approaches in multiple contexts, knowledge of FCDO, and local experts who bring a deep understanding of Pakistan's political environment and actors. The international experts will participate in up to 6 visits to Pakistan over the course of 13 months, in addition to providing ongoing remote support. The local experts will provide in-country assistance throughout this period. Support from the team will be delivered across four levels to: support Goal Teams delivering programmes and influencing policy around priority themes of economic growth, climate change and human development; ensure geographic coherence across focus Provinces of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Sindh; advise the senior management team as they shape the BHC portfolio and country strategy; and advance a learning agenda on the impact of this model of support to the FCDO

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05acdf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064221-2025
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

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
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Nov 2025 - 31 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

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