--- title: "WFD_Reform and Democratic Space in Kyrgyzstan_Call for Experts _ June_2024" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-44cedf04-fc80-4f78-8011-96324db0af61" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-44cedf04-fc80-4f78-8011-96324db0af61" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-44cedf04-fc80-4f78-8011-96324db0af61.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-44cedf04-fc80-4f78-8011-96324db0af61.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION FOR DEMOCRACY LIMITED" published: "2024-06-27" --- # WFD_Reform and Democratic Space in Kyrgyzstan_Call for Experts _ June_2024 Buyer: THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION FOR DEMOCRACY LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-44cedf04-fc80-4f78-8011-96324db0af61 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-44cedf04-fc80-4f78-8011-96324db0af61) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-44cedf04-fc80-4f78-8011-96324db0af61.json) ## Summary The public procurement contracting process involves a tender by THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION FOR DEMOCRACY LIMITED for the project titled "WFD_Reform and Democratic Space in Kyrgyzstan_Call for Experts _ June_2024" aimed at providing experienced advice on reform in Kyrgyzstan. The project falls under the industry category of Research and development services and related consultancy services, with a focus on improving economic governance and democratic governance issues. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on 26th June 2024 and a contract period starting on 22nd July 2024 and ending on 31st October 2024. This tender presents opportunities for businesses experienced in legal or economic reform to engage with the Kyrgyz Government in fostering UK-Kyrgyz relations and promoting open societies. Suitable businesses, particularly SMEs, can contribute their expertise to support key reforms, establish policy relationships, and provide direct advice and mentoring to Kyrgyz counterparts. The opportunity requires engagement with Kyrgyz reform issues, strong Bishkek networks, and collaboration with the UK Embassy to develop recommendations for further UK support, offering a chance to contribute to positive democratic outcomes in Kyrgyzstan. ## Notice Kyrgyzstan is a young democracy. While there has been a recorded decline in openness and democratic space, the UK and other international partners have continued to encourage civic and political freedoms. Political leadership is interested in attracting international investment without compromising stability. It is important for Kyrgyzstan to demonstrate democratic successes and convince key internal stakeholders of the benefits of remaining open and internationally engaged. Prime Minister Japarov has requested UK support to improve economic governance, highlighted in his recent UK visit and a December Op-Ed calling for reforms. The UK has an opportunity to support key reforms in Kyrgyzstan through external expertise that can build rapport with the Kyrgyz leadership and promote an open society. This assignment aims to provide the Kyrgyz Government with experienced and senior advice on reform, including legal reform, that builds strong UK-Kyrgyz relations on democratic governance issues. Scope of work A senior and experienced UK expert, most likely a respected academic, professional or political, foundation or business equivalent, should have an expertise in a key area of interest to Kyrgyz counterparts, such as legal reform aimed at improving the economic and administrative environment, or economic reform. They will: - Familiarise themselves with Kyrgyz reform issues through reading and briefings (up to 2 days); - Undertake a scoping visit to establish strong Bishkek networks and identify areas of policy advice and support (up to 6 days); - Provide substantive advice and mentoring to Kyrgyz counterparts in consultation with the Embassy during and post visit (visit plus up to 4 days of follow-up engagement); - Develop an advisory note for the Embassy setting out recommendations on further UK engagement and support, with rationale (up to 2 days). Further visits may be agreed as needed. Deliverables * Strong UK-Kyrgyz policy relationship on reform and open societies; * Direct advice/mentoring to Kyrgyz counterparts; * Advisory note on further UK support of no more than 5 pages; * A summary of recommendations for Kyrgyz counterparts of no more than 4 pages; Timeline The initial scoping phase will require up to 14 days of support, with the visit taking place no later than September/beginning of October 2024. Please read through the invitation to tender document for full details on how to apply. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9267814-ad44-4a0c-8c00-17928e0096dd | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jun 2024 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Jul 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £18,000 | | 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 | SW1P 1RT | | 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 - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 80 - Education and training services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services - 80000000 - Education and training services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 27 Jun 2024 at 15:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9267814-ad44-4a0c-8c00-17928e0096dd - 13 Jun 2024 at 15:26 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9267814-ad44-4a0c-8c00-17928e0096dd - 11 Jun 2024 at 13:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9267814-ad44-4a0c-8c00-17928e0096dd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9267814-ad44-4a0c-8c00-17928e0096dd 27th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c8fac983-3a82-4dca-8ba3-21ea23e73f0c - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1335557d-2905-4fd7-9b4a-7178f01ba15d ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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