Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd1-7c26-7369-bf62-a91c9ebc2af7/expert-partner-panel-procurement-2026 Open for bids GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Expert Partner Panel Procurement 2026 [The Westminster Foundation for Democracy Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-westminster-foundation-for-democracy-limited) Estimated value Not stated Published 1 Apr 2026 Deadline 3452 days left 31 Mar 2036 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Split into 9 lots You can usually bid for just the lots you can deliver. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender WFD wishes to establish a panel of specialist service providers to provide technical services from time to time to support WFD's capacity and capability as part of their global support. These services are expected to support WFD primarily as part of the Democratic Governance Centre of Expertise, which WFD is delivering in partnership with the FCDO. WFD have previously operated a framework for this service, which is due to expire on 31 March 2026. WFD are building on the learning from this framework to create an enhanced model of engagement with specialist expert partners who can support with WFD strategic objectives. Interested parties should note that the contractual delivery locations could be world wide, and this would be confirmed on a case-by-case basis for individual contracts, WFD are have engaged in pre-market engagement to seek interested service providers views on the establishment of a Dynamic Market (DM) which WFD may use from time to time for any opportunities that sit above a threshold value of £207,720 (this figure may change from time to time in alignment with the requirements of the Procurement Act 2023), and the establishment of a Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for any below threshold opportunities. As part of this exercise, WFD are in a position to request applications from interested service providers to be a part of a Dynamic Market, and part of a Preferred Supplier List that will run concurrently with the Dynamic Market. Service Providers will be able to elect to apply to one or both the Dynamic Market and the Preferred Supplier list. The Dynamic Market and Preferred Supplier List will operate across the following parts (lots): - Lot 1 Expertise in Political Economy Analysis and approaches - Lot 2 Expertise in Media Freedom and Media Development - Lot 3 Expertise in Rule of Law and Justice Sector Reform - Lot 4 Expertise in Public Sector Management Reform - Lot 5 Expertise in Conflict, Security and Stabilisation - Lot 6 Expertise in Environmental Democracy and Climate Governance / justice - Lot 7 Expertise in Monitoring Evaluation and Learning - Lot 8 Expertise in Facilitation, Training, Coaching, and Adult-learning Applicants should note that WFD reserve the right to amend these parts as may be required from time-to-time throughout the lifecycle of the DM/PSL. WFD are seeking initial applications from interest suppliers by close of 06 March 2026, in order to establish the DM/PSL for use from 01 April 2026, but welcome applications throughout the lifecycle of the procurement. Read full description ## CPV classification IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support Research and development services and related consultancy services Administration, defence and social security services Education and training services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-060053-2026-04-01T15:39:16+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-060053-2026-04-01T15:39:16+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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