--- title: "Call for Experts - WFD Cost of Politics Project Manager" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d7473c30-cd77-429f-a89d-6a2ebd36bc37" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d7473c30-cd77-429f-a89d-6a2ebd36bc37" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d7473c30-cd77-429f-a89d-6a2ebd36bc37.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d7473c30-cd77-429f-a89d-6a2ebd36bc37.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION FOR DEMOCRACY LIMITED" published: "2023-05-30" --- # Call for Experts - WFD Cost of Politics Project Manager Buyer: THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION FOR DEMOCRACY LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d7473c30-cd77-429f-a89d-6a2ebd36bc37 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d7473c30-cd77-429f-a89d-6a2ebd36bc37) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d7473c30-cd77-429f-a89d-6a2ebd36bc37.json) ## Summary The Westminster Foundation for Democracy Limited is seeking an International Project Manager for its 'Cost of Politics' research project. The project aims to analyse political financing in 15 countries over the next three years. The tender, with a value of £15,000 in GBP, is open for applications until 26th June 2023. The project will run from 14th July 2023 to 13th July 2026, offering opportunities for consultants with expertise in political finance research to contribute to promoting fairer and more inclusive political systems globally. This procurement process, under the services category, presents a chance for interested consultants or entities experienced in political finance research and project management to engage with an internationally renowned public body dedicated to democracy support. The project, conducted by the Westminster Foundation for Democracy Limited, requires remote working with occasional international travel and regular reporting to the Director of Quality and Innovation. Applicants are advised to refer to the tender documents for detailed requirements and application procedure. ## Notice Westminster Foundation for Democracy ("WFD") is the UK public body dedicated to supporting democracy around the world. Operating internationally, WFD works with parliaments, political parties, and civil society groups as well as on elections to help make political systems fairer, more inclusive and more accountable. We are a problem-solving, practitioner-led organisation that offers: * Specialist analysis, research, and advice to inform policy makers on a range of democratic governance issues; * High quality and impactful programmes that directly support the full spectrum of institutions in political systems to develop inclusive political processes, more accountable political systems, protection of rights and freedoms, and more pluralistic societies; and * International elections observation on behalf of the UK. Scope of work WFD is recruiting an individual consultant to act as the international project manager for its 'cost of politics' research under WYDE for up to 80 days over the next three years. This post will be responsible for coordinating and quality assuring the implementation of 15 country studies, writing, with WFD's Director of Quality and Innovation, a cross-national synthesis paper, and managing engagement and dissemination of 'cost of politics' research to a global audience. Deliverables * Coordination of 15 country studies produced by local experts and/or local research organisations, ensuring research design and products are of high quality and aligned with WFD's cost of politics methodology and objectives. * Co-author, with WFD's Director of Quality and Innovation, a cross-national synthesis of the 15 country studies, identifying key trends and themes and drawing out recommendations and next steps. * Manage the dissemination of the country studies through existing platforms, representing the project at meetings and conferences as required. Timeline 15 July 2023 to 31 August 2026 Reporting The International Project Manager will report to WFD's Director of Quality and Innovation, reporting at least monthly on progress of country studies. Weekly meetings will be arranged during the drafting of the synthesis paper. Working arrangements Consultant can be based remotely. There is an expectation of occasional international travel, to be covered by the project. Payments Payment will be made on the basis of timesheets and invoices submitted on a monthly basis throughout the duration of the project. Minimum experience and expertise Eligible candidates for this call are interested individuals (consultants, or individuals from think-tanks, CSOs, faculties, institutes, etc) with relevant experience in political finance research and research project management/delivery. Please refer to the invitation to tender document for further details on scope of work and how to apply. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c81594d5-c6b8-46a6-9bf5-d14ce26a32b2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 May 2023 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Jul 2023 - 13 Jul 2026 | | 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 - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 79910000 - Management holdings services ## Release History - 30 May 2023 at 14:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c81594d5-c6b8-46a6-9bf5-d14ce26a32b2 - 30 May 2023 at 14:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c81594d5-c6b8-46a6-9bf5-d14ce26a32b2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c81594d5-c6b8-46a6-9bf5-d14ce26a32b2 30th May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2871d346-0945-4fac-a552-2dbd2eeb398e - https://www.wfd.org/vacancy-consultant/project-manager-cost-politics-research ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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