Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c64-d093-7053-9c66-3542846573c6/safety-and-security-advice-and-assistance-for-election-observation-missions closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Safety and security advice and assistance for election observation missions [The Westminster Foundation for Democracy Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-westminster-foundation-for-democracy-limited) Estimated value Not stated Published 8 Apr 2021 Deadline Closed 7 May 2021 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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 1.STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES/TOOLKIT: Develop a standard health, safety and security manual for observers (based on standard operating procedures and recommended minimum training standards), and a DIY risk assessment tool for all long or short term election observation missions for lower-risk environments. We anticipate this would be a fixed fee, one-off assignment. 2.STRATEGIC ADVICE AND RISK ASSESSMENT: Deliver security consultancy and advice to WFD in advance of a proposed election observation mission, including a location-specific comprehensive risk assessment and security plan for a mission to a higher risk environment, upon request, for the purposes of proposals/bids or approved mission planning. We anticipate this could be structured as a retainer or a daily fee rate or quote per assignment, to be drawn down under the framework as required. 3.MISSION-SPECIFIC ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE: Provision of a bespoke verbal pre-departure briefing; on-the-ground safety, security and logistical support as required (including local security awareness training, supply of close protection, guard services, etc. and COVID-19 related assistance, either directly or via a local partner); remote threat monitoring and 24/7 advice and assistance; and crisis support (in conjunction with WFD's insurance-related response consultants and/or the FCDO, as appropriate) for missions to high-risk environments. We anticipate this would be quoted per assignment, to be drawn down under the framework as required. ### Submitting a bid In general, the bid should include the following: -Organisational profile -Proposed solution for each of the services -Financial proposal -References -Confirmation of compliance with Conditions of Tendering Organisational profile: • Company profile, including brief history and financial overview • Case studies/credentials demonstrating relevant experience and skills profile • Names and brief biographies of key staff • Registered to a relevant and existing HMG framework agreement WFD is particularly keen to receive bids from organisations which are - or are working towards becoming - living wage employers and that have a broadly representative and balanced Board from gender and ethnicity perspectives. Proposed solution: • Clear explanation as to the proposed approach to meeting the specification set out in this ITT. • Indicative service level agreement to facilitate the delivery of each service line, including timelines, assumptions and dependencies, resourcing and risks. Financial proposal: • Full breakdown costings for the proposed solution for each service line • Separate accounting of VAT and/or any other applicable tax, duty, or charge. • Any discount applied in view of WFD's not-for-profit status. References: • Bid should include two references relating to similar goods/services provided in the last 3 years. Detailed information and evaluation criteria can be found in the ITT attached. 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