Scope
Reference
1
Description
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)
This Notice is to be regarded ONLY as a Communication Channel for the market with regard to any query(ies) about this procurement opportunity. This Channel will be closed soon upon confirmation on the route to market. Currently this Channel is proposed to remain open until 31 Dec 2025, which shall be revised subject to the decision on the route to market.
The link for the Communication Channel under pqq_1945. as below:
Total value (estimated)
- £7,500,000 excluding VAT
- £9,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 March 2026 to 1 March 2030
- Possible extension to 28 February 2031
- 4 years, 11 months, 30 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services
Contract locations
- BD - Bangladesh
Engagement
Engagement deadline
18 December 2025
Engagement process description
It is an information notice to give interested suppliers the opportunity to communicate with the Authority using the Communication Channel link
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
19 December 2025
Contracting authority
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXRR-8771-PHVX
King Charles Street
London
SW1A 2AH
India
Contact name: William Shanks
Telephone: +447828074620
Email: William.Shanks@fcdo.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office
Organisation type: Public authority - central government