Scope
Description
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
Total value (estimated)
- £200,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 26 November 2025 to 31 December 2026
- 1 year, 1 month, 5 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations
Submission
Enquiry deadline
22 October 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
27 October 2025, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Proposals should be submitted via email to procurement@wfd.org, addressed to Chinelo Eze, Commercial Manager
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Award criteria
Detailed requirements, evaluation and award criteria are provided in the tender documentation.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.wfd.org/vacancy-consultant/team-governance-experts-thinking-and-working-politically-pakistan
Technical specifications to be met
https://www.wfd.org/vacancy-consultant/team-governance-experts-thinking-and-working-politically-pakistan
Contracting authority
THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION FOR DEMOCRACY LIMITED
- Companies House: 02693163
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPTR-9766-JYLP
102 Petty France
London
SW1H 9AJ
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@wfd.org
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government