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title: "Call for Experts: Strengthening Politically-Informed Governance and Policy at British High Commission Islamabad"
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# Call for Experts: Strengthening Politically-Informed Governance and Policy at British High Commission Islamabad

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

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## Summary

The Westminster Foundation for Democracy Limited is inviting tenders for the project titled "Call for Experts: Strengthening Politically-Informed Governance and Policy at British High Commission Islamabad." This procurement initiative falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy and related services. Located in London, UK, the process is currently in the Tender stage with proposals due by 27th October 2025. The procurement method is an open competition, allowing for submissions via email. The contract will commence on 26th November 2025 and conclude by the end of December 2026, with a total value of £200,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in governance and policy consultancy, particularly those experienced in 'Thinking and Working Politically' approaches. Businesses with international and local expertise, especially those familiar with the political landscape in Pakistan and the workings of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), could find this tender particularly beneficial. Successful companies can expand their portfolio by securing a role in supporting economic growth, climate change, and human development initiatives across multiple focus provinces in Pakistan.

## Notice

Westminster for Democracy (WFD) is seeking to procure a team of governance experts to provide ongoing support to BHC Islamabad between December 2025 and December 2026. The team should consist of a mix of international consultants with experience delivering 'Thinking and Working Politically' (TWP) approaches in multiple contexts, knowledge of FCDO, and local experts who bring a deep understanding of Pakistan's political environment and actors. The international experts will participate in up to 6 visits to Pakistan over the course of 13 months, in addition to providing ongoing remote support. The local experts will provide in-country assistance throughout this period. Support from the team will be delivered across four levels to: support Goal Teams delivering programmes and influencing policy around priority themes of economic growth, climate change and human development; ensure geographic coherence across focus Provinces of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Sindh; advise the senior management team as they shape the BHC portfolio and country strategy; and advance a learning agenda on the impact of this model of support to the FCDO

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064221-2025 |
| 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 | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Nov 2025 - 31 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
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2025 at 13:42 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064221-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064221-2025
  10th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.wfd.org/vacancy-consultant/team-governance-experts-thinking-and-working-politically-pakistan

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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