--- title: "Call for Consultant" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e2efee99-2b9d-4f3d-adec-b82eaa4aa650" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e2efee99-2b9d-4f3d-adec-b82eaa4aa650" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e2efee99-2b9d-4f3d-adec-b82eaa4aa650.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e2efee99-2b9d-4f3d-adec-b82eaa4aa650.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION FOR DEMOCRACY LIMITED" published: "2022-01-10" --- # Call for Consultant Buyer: THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION FOR DEMOCRACY LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e2efee99-2b9d-4f3d-adec-b82eaa4aa650 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e2efee99-2b9d-4f3d-adec-b82eaa4aa650) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e2efee99-2b9d-4f3d-adec-b82eaa4aa650.json) ## Summary The Westminster Foundation for Democracy Limited is seeking a freelance digital designer through an open procurement process. This initiative, titled "Call for Consultant," falls within the services category, specifically focusing on design consultancy and graphic design. The tender is currently active, with submissions closing on 24 January 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 11 February 2022 and run until 11 August 2022, based in London, England. The project's estimated budget is £15,000, and it aims to enhance the organisation's digital content for its website and social media platforms. This opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and freelance professionals specialising in digital design. Firms with strong portfolios evidencing at least five years of relevant experience, proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud applications, and a commitment to diversity and accessibility in design will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Successful bidders will contribute to the development of engaging digital content and templates, thereby increasing their visibility and experience in working with notable clients like the Westminster Foundation for Democracy. ## Notice WFD is looking for a freelance digital designer to take the lead in developing and designing engaging and accessible content for use on our website and social media channels. We estimate that the level of work will be between 1 and 3 days per week - and for an initial period of 6 to 8 months. This work includes developing infographics and other digital content for use on social media. WFD also produces a number of reports - including an Annual Report and a wide range of research reports, and the Digital Designer will take the lead on designing these digital publications. In addition to this they will be responsible for developing on-brand templates that team members and colleagues can use for a range of purposes - including promoting events and on social media. They will also ensure that the images and videos used are engaging, and of high quality, and have the appropriate consent. WFD launched a new website in January 2022, and they will support the Communications and External Affairs Team in developing the website further and ensuring that content is engaging and accessible. Qualifications, work experience and technical skills * A minimum of 5 years' experience of working as a Digital Designer, with a strong portfolio of supporting evidence * Experience designing complex publications for digital or print distribution * Portfolio of work demonstrating creative flair, originality, and a strong visual sense * Excellent knowledge of industry standard design applications - Adobe Creative Cloud with an emphasis on InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro and After Effects * Excellent typographic skills * A commitment to diversity, inclusion and accessibility - and how this applies to design and communications * Strong project-management skills * Knowledge of the latest trends and developments in digital communication and/or marketing * Solid understanding of user experience design, including creating user journeys, * Solid understanding of usability and accessibility standards * A track-record of operating website Content Management Systems and a basic understanding of coding (e.g., PHP, CSS, HTML) For further details on how to apply, please refer to the Invitation to Tender document attached. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/055a9836-9b94-4528-b5f7-e402aefe4568 | | 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 | 10 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Feb 2022 - 11 Aug 2022 | | 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 | SW1A 2EG | | 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 - 48 - Software package and information systems - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 48300000 - Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package - 79415200 - Design consultancy services - 79822500 - Graphic design services ## Release History - 10 Jan 2022 at 15:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/055a9836-9b94-4528-b5f7-e402aefe4568 - 10 Jan 2022 at 12:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/055a9836-9b94-4528-b5f7-e402aefe4568 - 10 Jan 2022 at 11:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/055a9836-9b94-4528-b5f7-e402aefe4568 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/055a9836-9b94-4528-b5f7-e402aefe4568 10th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d045a063-edf4-4ba4-b39d-f596f243e286 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e15984d7-da6e-4570-bc91-7d7138885a48 ## 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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