Tender

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Financial Services

LEBANESE RED CROSS

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Tender

11 Jul 2017 at 08:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Lebanese Red Cross is currently conducting a tender for a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Financial Services, which is open for submissions until 2nd August 2017. This procurement focuses on the provision of cash and voucher transfer mechanisms, specifically targeting service providers capable of supplying solutions such as closed-loop cards, open-loop cards, and wire transfers. The services will be implemented in Lebanon, with the contract commencing on 1st September 2017 and running until 30th August 2019. Interested suppliers should register for an open meeting scheduled for 14th July 2017 at 10:00 AM, to be held in Beirut, Lebanon.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the financial services sector, including banks, card providers, and international remittance agents, to expand their market presence in humanitarian aid delivery. Companies that provide biometric payment systems and have experience working with NGOs may be particularly well-placed to compete. Furthermore, the focus on delivering accessible solutions for vulnerable populations highlights the potential for innovative service delivery models aimed at increasing transaction efficiency while ensuring transparency and user support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Financial Services

Notice Description

This notice has been issued by the British Red Cross on behalf of the Lebanese Red Cross only. The Lebanese Red Cross (LRC) is looking for service providers who are able to facilitate all or any of the following mechanisms of cash and voucher transfers. This includes: 1) Provision of closed-loop card (or other biometric) solution. (Including e-voucher cards); 2) Provision of open-loop card (or other biometric) solution - ATM/POS cards; and 3) Transfer to a named beneficiary via local money agent / bank / post office. This lot is likely to be applicable to: Banks; Card Providers; International Remittance agents; and Closed Loop payment system providers LRC is assessing assistance implementation mechanism's in Lebanon, with the aim to increase the efficiency of the aid delivery, increasing their Cash Tool Box, and improve monitoring and data analysis. ATM cards will be used as part of the on-going cash programme being run by LRC in Lebanon and will reach between 1500 - 5000 Households per month. Electronic vouchers will be tested through a pilot as one of the ways of delivering cash-based assistance to project beneficiaries in the selected locations. The pilot will target 500 Households with monthly assistance, with 5 - 10 independent participating vendors contracted directly by LRC for the duration of the programme. With a view to scale-up in 2018 Wire Transfers will be tested when an appropriate project has been identified and will remain on a standby agr...duration v. Costs for additional technology - including but not limited to: a. Handsets / readers b. POS devices c. Cards vi. Your experience with other NGO's in managing this service (Value, NGO and # of beneficiaries) Implementation environment: Connectivity: various mobile networks are available although not always reliable in the programme locations. Electricity: most of the area is dependent on city power and back-up generators. City power comes on irregular schedule Vendor and Literacy and Numeracy (e-vouchers only) Vendors using the electronic voucher system will have medium to high literacy and numeracy skills Participant Literacy and Numeracy:. Participants using the electronic voucher system will have a range of literacy and numeracy skills, including some illiterate users. We seek solutions that are accessible to vulnerable populations with low literacy and numeracy skills, and limited experience with mobile and other technologies. However, we recognize that some vulnerable participants may require additional assistance to complete any ATM/Wire Transfer or Voucher transaction and seek to identify an appropriate balance between accessibility for vulnerable users while still offering efficiency and transparency gains. Open meetings with suppliers (bidders must register in advance via Email if they wish to participate). International bidders will be sent conference call instructions. Date: Friday, 14 July, 2017 Location: Spears Time: 10:00am

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdf72b72-0da6-4b13-a506-2037268a09ed
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

22400000 - Stamps, cheque forms, banknotes, stock certificates, trade advertising material, catalogues and manuals

22430000 - Banknotes

35125110 - Biometric sensors

66110000 - Banking services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2017 - 30 Aug 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEBANESE RED CROSS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEIRUT
Postcode
PA1 1EA
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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