--- title: "Transforming Financial Services in Bangladesh (Technical Assistance)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059367" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-059367" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059367.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059367.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE" published: "2025-10-23" --- # Transforming Financial Services in Bangladesh (Technical Assistance) Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059367 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-059367) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059367.json) ## Summary The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) in the UK is planning a procurement process titled "Transforming Financial Services in Bangladesh (Technical Assistance)." This project falls under the 'services' category with an open procurement method and is conducted under the Global Development Delivery (GDD) Framework, Lot No.4, governed by PCR 2015 regulations. The procurement aims to provide technical assistance for a financial sector development programme over five years in Bangladesh, offering expertise to the central bank, government, and related regulatory authorities. Key project objectives include organisational transformation of the central bank, development of financial infrastructure for financial inclusion, establishment of new regulatory frameworks, and enhancement of the financial ecosystem. The tender process is currently in the planning stage with a submission deadline ending on 13th February 2026 and the contract expected to commence on 20th April 2026. The office is located at King Charles Street, London, with operations in Bangladesh. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial services development, consulting, and technical assistance. Companies with expertise in financial infrastructure, regulatory technology, and financial inclusion initiatives are particularly well-suited to participate. The contract, valued at approximately £7.5 million, provides an opportunity for growth in the international markets, especially within the economic-aid services sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, enhancing their international portfolio and contributing to the financial transformation in Bangladesh. Eligible businesses can benefit from the contract’s potential renewal option, extending up to an additional year based on performance and market needs. ## Notice FCDO are planning to procure a Technical Assistance contract for a five-year financial sector development programme in Bangladesh. The contract would require the supplier to provide expertise to the central bank, government and other related regulatory authorities. The contract will pursue outcomes in the following areas: - Organisational transformation of the central bank - Financial infrastructure development, including for financial inclusion (e.g. payment systems, regulatory technology, credit information, open banking etc) - New and reformed regulatory and legal frameworks and institutions for financial services (e.g. bankruptcy code) - Financial ecosystem development (e.g. accredited professionals, standards) The route to market for this procurement opportunity is now finalised and will be through FCDO's existing Global Development Delivery (GDD) Framework, Lot No.4, which will be governed under PCR 2015 regulations. The communication channel against pqq_1945 (https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/go/313053680199E13227C4) will be closed w.e.f. 28/11/2025. All future engagement with the Framework Suppliers until publication of ITT for this Tender will be through the existing Lot No.4 communication channel, which is available only to the existing Lot 4 suppliers. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: This contract may be extended by 12 months with upto a value of PS1000,000 subject to need assessment, supplier performance and budget availability. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067792-2025 | | Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | 12 Dec 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £7,500,000 | | Lots value | £7,500,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 2AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services ## Release History - 23 Oct 2025 at 11:46 - PlanningUpdate - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067792-2025 - 3 Sep 2025 at 14:33 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053634-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067792-2025 23rd October 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053634-2025 3rd September 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk - https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/go/313053680199E13227C4 - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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