--- title: "Participatory Action Research (PAR) training and the development" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-259efcac-6027-4896-911b-9cd2c42c981b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-259efcac-6027-4896-911b-9cd2c42c981b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-259efcac-6027-4896-911b-9cd2c42c981b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-259efcac-6027-4896-911b-9cd2c42c981b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION FOR DEMOCRACY LIMITED" published: "2024-10-24" --- # Participatory Action Research (PAR) training and the development Buyer: THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION FOR DEMOCRACY LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-259efcac-6027-4896-911b-9cd2c42c981b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-259efcac-6027-4896-911b-9cd2c42c981b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-259efcac-6027-4896-911b-9cd2c42c981b.json) ## Summary The Westminster Foundation for Democracy Limited (WFD) has issued an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for "Participatory Action Research (PAR) training and the development". The procurement falls under the industry category of "Research and development services and related consultancy services" and includes additional classifications such as "Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security". This open procedure is aimed at establishing a framework with one or more supplier(s) until 31st March 2027. The tender covers the United Kingdom and includes essential deadlines such as the tender period ending on 3rd November 2024. Key activities include PAR training for WFD staff, research accompaniment, co-designing learning plans, and contributing to a WFD PAR implementation approach/guide. This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those with expertise in Participatory Action Research. Given the scope of activities involved, companies proficient in consultancy, staff training, and collaborative research development are well positioned to benefit. The procurement is especially suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) seeking to expand their portfolio by partnering with a prestigious organisation like WFD to enhance their approach to PAR methodologies. Engaging in this contract will not only offer stable work until 2027 but also enable firms to showcase their capabilities in contributing to organisational development and research excellence. ## Notice WFD is issuing this Invitation to Tender ("ITT") to a range of potential suppliers of goods and/or services and would welcome a bid from your organisation. WFD is looking to establish a framework until 31st March 2027 consisting of one or more supplier(s) to help strenghten Participatory Action Research approaches at WFD and mainstream them across the organisation. The type of services we would like to procure include: * PAR training to WFD staff encluding introducing PAR conceptually and theoretically, training on PAR practical methodologies and how to develop overarching research questions. * Research accompaniment to WFD and individual programme teams * Co-designing learning questions and plans for PAR with WFD staff * Co-developing PAR case studies * Contributing to a WFD PAR implementation approach/guide with an ongoing learning plan ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff40007c-1ded-426a-adfa-905e1c76ab9b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION FOR DEMOCRACY LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1H 9EX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 24 Oct 2024 at 15:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff40007c-1ded-426a-adfa-905e1c76ab9b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff40007c-1ded-426a-adfa-905e1c76ab9b 24th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.wfd.org/vacancy-supplier/itt-wfd-par-approach ## Notice URLs - https://www.wfd.org/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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