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title: "Call for Experts: Embedding Politically-Informed Governance and Policy Approaches at the British High Commission Islamabad"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a010"
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published: "2025-09-23"
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# Call for Experts: Embedding Politically-Informed Governance and Policy Approaches at the British High Commission Islamabad

Buyer: THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION FOR DEMOCRACY LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a010

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## Summary

The Westminster Foundation for Democracy Limited is currently in the tender stage of procuring expert services under the initiative titled "Call for Experts: Embedding Politically-Informed Governance and Policy Approaches at the British High Commission Islamabad." This opportunity falls within the Business and Management Consultancy and Related Services industry category and is intended for service delivery in Islamabad, Pakistan. The procurement process is being carried out through an open competition method, and interested parties are invited to submit their proposals via email to the specified contact by 23:59 on 7th October 2025. The contract, with an estimated value of £200,000, is set to commence on 15th November 2025 and conclude on 30th December 2026. Key documentation is available through the tender's online portal.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in governance and policy consultancy, particularly those with expertise in politically-informed approaches. Organisations possessing experience in 'Thinking and Working Politically' (TWP) with a comprehensive understanding of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), as well as knowledge of Pakistan's political landscape, will find themselves ideally positioned to compete. Additionally, businesses that can assemble a team of both international consultants and local experts to deliver these services are strongly encouraged to participate, as the project requires a nuanced approach combining global standards with local insights.

## Notice

Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) is seeking a team of governance experts to support the British High Commission Islamabad (BHC) to embed politically-informed approaches across their policy and portfolio activities. The team will consist of a mix of international consultants with experience delivering 'Thinking and Working Politically' (TWP) approaches in multiple contexts and knowledge of FCDO, and local experts who bring a deep understanding of Pakistan's political environment and actors.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058865-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Nov 2025 - 30 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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 | SW1H 9AJ |
| 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

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2025 at 11:15 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058865-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058865-2025
  23rd September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.wfd.org/vacancy-consultant/call-experts-support-british-high-commission-islamabad
  Tender document and clarification questions are hosted on the website page.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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