--- title: "WFD Nepal_Cost of Politics_ITT" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a9df9953-2819-4538-b96d-9da91674485b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a9df9953-2819-4538-b96d-9da91674485b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a9df9953-2819-4538-b96d-9da91674485b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a9df9953-2819-4538-b96d-9da91674485b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION FOR DEMOCRACY LIMITED" published: "2024-07-29" --- # WFD Nepal_Cost of Politics_ITT Buyer: THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION FOR DEMOCRACY LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9df9953-2819-4538-b96d-9da91674485b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a9df9953-2819-4538-b96d-9da91674485b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a9df9953-2819-4538-b96d-9da91674485b.json) ## Summary The Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) has issued a tender for research on the "cost of politics" in Nepal, focusing on inclusive political participation and socio-economic development. This open procedure, classified under research and development services, invites proposals from eligible organisations and researchers. The process, currently in the tender stage, is set to award a contract ranging from £15,000 to £45,000, with an initial tender period closing on 9th August 2024. The contract period will commence on 26th August 2024 and extend through to 28th February 2025. The primary service location for this project is Nepal, addressing the monetary and in-kind expenses incurred by political candidates throughout their election cycle. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research, education, training, and related consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in particular, can greatly benefit by participating in this project, gaining valuable exposure and track record in public sector contracts. Companies with expertise in political finance, socio-economic studies, and inclusive political frameworks are well-suited to compete for this contract. The research findings aim to foster a more supportive environment for politically disadvantaged groups, thus businesses that contribute to social inclusivity and transparency in political processes will find this tender particularly aligned with their goals. ## Notice WFD is seeking an organisation or a team of researchers to submit technical and financial proposals for conducting research on the 'cost of politics on inclusive political participation and socio-economic development in Nepal'. WFD has supported a growing body of research into the "cost of politics." WFD's approach focuses on the spending of individuals running for political office, rather than that of political parties. It is comprehensive and aims to cover expenditure incurred throughout the election cycle, tracking the money spent from a candidate's decision to stand for office at the party primary phase to the end of their elected tenure. These costs can be both monetary and 'in-kind'. The approach seeks to develop a better understanding of the factors driving individual spending on politics. This can help explain discrepancies between stated rules and their implementation, and provide clearer insights into the challenges of regulating, curbing, or better monitoring spending on political campaigns. WFD collaborates with country experts to conduct cost of politics research that explores the context and unique drivers of parliamentary politics costs in specific countries. The study involves collecting and analysing indicative costs through a nationally representative quantitative survey and qualitative discussions for different phases of seeking and maintaining political office. The research aims to outline potential solutions to reduce the costs of politics, which increasingly obstruct ordinary, well-qualified citizens from contesting for political office and contribute significantly to the under-representation of women in politics. Generally, female candidates, with less access to financial and political capital than their male counterparts, find themselves at a disadvantage when financial resources are a deciding factor. WFD's evidence, gathered over nearly a decade of study, highlights the systemic nature of the growing monetisation of politics. In many countries studied , women are self-selecting out of politics due to insufficient resources to run a credible campaign. Additionally, factors such as misogyny and violence deter women candidates, leading those who do run to come from a small, elite group, often referred to as 'networkers' in WFD's research into women's political careers in Asia. This exclusion results in a legislature that lacks diversity and fails to represent a broad cross-section of the population, leading to the alienation of under-represented groups. Recommendations from a cost of politics study in Nepal will focus on identifying opportunities for key actors-such as political parties, the electoral management body, and Parliament-to address these systemic issues and create a more supportive environment for candidates from disadvantaged groups. Please read the invitation to tender document for details on how to apply. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3114564e-c8c4-49bd-a835-1e90af4f9ede | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 29 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 Aug 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £45,000 | | 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 - 80 - Education and training services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 80000000 - Education and training services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 29 Jul 2024 at 08:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3114564e-c8c4-49bd-a835-1e90af4f9ede - 26 Jul 2024 at 15:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3114564e-c8c4-49bd-a835-1e90af4f9ede - 26 Jul 2024 at 14:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3114564e-c8c4-49bd-a835-1e90af4f9ede ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3114564e-c8c4-49bd-a835-1e90af4f9ede 29th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/53811ad7-edba-4601-b723-ac32a41c1175 - https://www.wfd.org/vacancy-consultant/terms-reference-cost-politics-research-inclusive-political-participation-and ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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