--- title: "Bangladesh - Building State Effectiveness and Accountability - Call for Experts" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-988d00b7-f18e-49ab-9804-bdbd63e36603" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-988d00b7-f18e-49ab-9804-bdbd63e36603" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-988d00b7-f18e-49ab-9804-bdbd63e36603.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-988d00b7-f18e-49ab-9804-bdbd63e36603.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION FOR DEMOCRACY LIMITED" published: "2024-08-05" --- # Bangladesh - Building State Effectiveness and Accountability - Call for Experts Buyer: THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION FOR DEMOCRACY LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-988d00b7-f18e-49ab-9804-bdbd63e36603 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-988d00b7-f18e-49ab-9804-bdbd63e36603) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-988d00b7-f18e-49ab-9804-bdbd63e36603.json) ## Summary The Westminster Foundation for Democracy Limited is issuing an Invitation to Tender for the project titled 'Bangladesh - Building State Effectiveness and Accountability - Call for Experts', under the industry category 'Research and development services and related consultancy services' (CPV: 73000000). The procurement stage is currently in the 'Tender' phase, with key dates including the tender period end date on 11th August 2024, and the contract period spanning from 6th September 2024 to 31st March 2025. This project involves conducting two ten-day scoping missions in Dhaka, Bangladesh, aimed at building state capacity and accountability and engaging with various stakeholders for program design and implementation. The project's estimated value is £15,000 GBP through an open procedure (below threshold). The first mission is scheduled for the end of September 2024, with the second in February 2025. This tender presents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in governance, accountability, and public administration to showcase their expertise and contribute to enhancing state effectiveness in Bangladesh. It is particularly suitable for senior experts, respected policy professionals, academics, political figures, foundations, or business entities with experience in similar domains. Firms able to provide high-level strategic insights and comprehensive policy delivery analysis, as well as those familiar with the Bangladeshi political context, will find this tender highly rewarding. SMEs with these capabilities are explicitly encouraged to participate, aiding business growth through impactful international consultancy engagements. ## Notice WFD is issuing this Call for Experts ("Call") to a range of potential experts and we would welcome a proposal from your organisation. This Call constitutes an Invitation to Tender. We seek to enter into an agreement with a single supplier (individual or organisation) who is a senior and experienced expert in thinking and working politically and in public administration . This expert, preferably a respected policy professional, academic, or political figure, foundation, or business equivalent, should specialize in governance and accountability and have experience in working on building state effectiveness, accountability and integrity. Contemporary knowledge of FCDO programming and the Bangladeshi political context is preferable. The expert will be required undertake two scoping missions to Dhaka where they will provide: * Scoping Support: Assist in identifying and refining key components of a proposed programme aimed at building state capacity and accountability in Bangladesh. * Policy Delivery Analysis: Conduct in-depth analysis of policy delivery challenges and potential coalitions to address them. * Institutional Analysis: Clarify the approach for delivering institutional analysis and incentivizing reforms. * Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with various stakeholders, including government ministries, donors, and think tanks, to support programme design and implementation. Timeline We are anticipating a first mission of ten days at the end of September to support scoping and the Concept Note. We are anticipating a second visit of ten days in February to support the delivery of inputs into the Business Case which will be finalised in February/March. These missions will require preparatory work and drafting outside of the time in country. For full details on how to apply, please read the Invitation to Tender document. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/848d82e3-9703-4aef-87b3-2a8f8e5a19de | | 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 | 5 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000 | | 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 - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 5 Aug 2024 at 10:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/848d82e3-9703-4aef-87b3-2a8f8e5a19de ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/848d82e3-9703-4aef-87b3-2a8f8e5a19de 5th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1020b47f-5c36-4109-9922-df0dc1ec52b0 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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