--- title: "WFD Invitation to Tender - Comms freelance support 24-25" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bb91f436-1ce1-49a6-95a8-0d8f9ef5839b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bb91f436-1ce1-49a6-95a8-0d8f9ef5839b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bb91f436-1ce1-49a6-95a8-0d8f9ef5839b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bb91f436-1ce1-49a6-95a8-0d8f9ef5839b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION FOR DEMOCRACY LIMITED" published: "2024-11-26" --- # WFD Invitation to Tender - Comms freelance support 24-25 Buyer: THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION FOR DEMOCRACY LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb91f436-1ce1-49a6-95a8-0d8f9ef5839b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bb91f436-1ce1-49a6-95a8-0d8f9ef5839b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bb91f436-1ce1-49a6-95a8-0d8f9ef5839b.json) ## Summary The Westminster Foundation for Democracy Limited (WFD) is inviting tenders for a contract titled "WFD Invitation to Tender - Comms freelance support 24-25." This procurement falls under the industry categories of "Printed matter and related products" and "Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment." The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold. The contract period is set from 15 January 2025 to 15 January 2027. Key dates include the tender publication on 25 November 2024 and the tender submission deadline on 9 December 2024 at 9:00 AM. The project location is the United Kingdom, with the procurement stage currently in the tender amendment phase. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in design, content writing, and film editing. Freelancers and agencies can enhance their portfolios while contributing to WFD's mission to strengthen democracy and address global issues. The WFD aims to establish a framework agreement to ensure flexible and scalable support for its in-house communications team. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with skills in Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, technical content adaptation, and video editing, would be well-suited to compete for this tender. ## Notice WFD's Communications and External Affairs team aims to showcase the importance, value and impact of our work in an accessible way. We want to raise awareness of WFD more broadly and position the organisation as a global thought leader, influential voice and a trusted regional partner. Our content highlights the works that WFD does to strengthen democracy and tackle global issues including responding to climate change, improving the inclusion of LGBTQ+ people and people with disabilities, and creating more opportunities for women and young people. As the demand on the in-house communications team has grown, we would like to develop a framework agreement with a range of freelancers / agencies so that we can draw on them for support with content production when needed. Scope of work and deliverables We are looking for support in the following areas. Agencies and freelancers are welcome to submit a bid covering all three lots - or for just one or two lots. Please identify the relevant lot/s in your bid. Lot 1: Design support * Designing digital and printed content including reports and social media assets following our brand guidelines and guidelines developed for bespoke projects * Designing digital and printed marketing materials including leaflets and posters * Designing engaging digital campaign content for use on our website, social media and by partners - this could include developing new illustrations or adapting existing content * Designing content for use at events and as part of exhibitions * Essential skills: Creative Cloud and Canva; ability to apply brand guidelines Lot 2: Copy writer * Adapting or re-writing technical language to ensure that it's accessible, engaging, and follows our style guide / tone of voice * Writing and editing content for printed and digital outputs * Writing articles, blogs or leaflets that are suitable for a range of audiences and based on technical content that's shared with you * Writing summaries based on reports or research * Editing and / or proof reading content, research or reports (e.g. our Annual Report) * Essential skills: Experience in writing for similar organisations and for fundraising purposes; ability to understand political jargon Lot 3: Film editing * Editing footage and / or photos that we provide and using this content to develop short films that can be used on our website, social media, within newsletters and at events * Adding subtitles to films and ensuring that our brand / and the brand of any relevant partners is visible and used appropriately * Essential skills: ability to use video editing software effectively and apply brand guidelines to final products Please read through the Invitation to Tender document for further information on how to apply. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0ad67f5-31d0-475e-9645-f58233fea0c6 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | 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 | 26 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Jan 2025 - 15 Jan 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £130,000 | | 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 - 22 - Printed matter and related products - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 22000000 - Printed matter and related products - 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ## Release History - 26 Nov 2024 at 13:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0ad67f5-31d0-475e-9645-f58233fea0c6 - 25 Nov 2024 at 12:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0ad67f5-31d0-475e-9645-f58233fea0c6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0ad67f5-31d0-475e-9645-f58233fea0c6 26th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7526f552-10d8-447e-aad1-41cec2598fd9 - https://www.wfd.org/vacancy-consultant/invitation-tender-communications-services ## Notice URLs - http://www.wfd.org ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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