WFD is issuing an Invitation to Tender to procure the design and delivery of a new, fully accessible website at WFD.org, including:
The closing date for bids is 23.59 GMT on Wednesday 10 March 2021.
For more information, please read the Invitation to Tender
1 September 2021
£15,000 – £25,000
The current CMS is WordPress.
The challenges WFD faces with the current CMS are:
No. We do not have a preference as to whether the CMS is open source or enterprise
We are using Knack for data on the homepage in the ‘live data’ sections
The site must meet the Government Digital Standard: Make things secure – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
It is intended for web site administrators and staff adding content
We are looking to adapt the tool and develop a new tracker with different indices and data points
Approximately 80% improved or modified existing content; 20% new content.
Accessibility to differently-abled users and website visitors; ease of and delegated access to the backend; improved structure to better reflect priorities, approach and campaigns; high-level security
Ensuring the needs of different audiences/users are met
Website meets or better exceeds WCAG standards and is fully accessible; multiple colleagues have delegated access and feel confident updating the site; audience and user needs are fully met
At least 3-5, in line with our procurement policy
View the Terms of Reference. Background Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) is the UK public body dedicated to supporting democracy around the world. WFD partners with UK political parties, parliaments, electoral and financial audit institutions to help over 30 countries make their governments fairer, more effective and accountable. As part of its work with UK […]
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