--- title: "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Financial Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7b92e52c-1402-44fb-881f-345c6741f786" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7b92e52c-1402-44fb-881f-345c6741f786" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7b92e52c-1402-44fb-881f-345c6741f786.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7b92e52c-1402-44fb-881f-345c6741f786.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LEBANESE RED CROSS" published: "2017-07-11" --- # Framework Agreement for the Provision of Financial Services Buyer: LEBANESE RED CROSS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7b92e52c-1402-44fb-881f-345c6741f786 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7b92e52c-1402-44fb-881f-345c6741f786) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7b92e52c-1402-44fb-881f-345c6741f786.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdf72b72-0da6-4b13-a506-2037268a09ed | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2017 - 30 Aug 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LEBANESE RED CROSS | | Locality | BEIRUT | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA1 1EA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | | Local authority | Renfrewshire | | Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central | | Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 22400000 - Stamps, cheque forms, banknotes, stock certificates, trade advertising material, catalogues and manuals - 22430000 - Banknotes - 35125110 - Biometric sensors - 66110000 - Banking services ## Release History - 11 Jul 2017 at 08:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdf72b72-0da6-4b13-a506-2037268a09ed ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdf72b72-0da6-4b13-a506-2037268a09ed 11th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL145130 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.redcross.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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