Study on understanding and enabling postal microfinance capabilities

Overview

The UPU sought consultancy for a study of postal microfinance options, models and regulatory frameworks; identification of postal networks with need and potential for technical assistance; and demonstration of the social and financial-inclusion value of supporting postal microfinance. The deadline was 3 June 2025 at 16:00 CEST.

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What the buyer needs

The study has three aims: increase knowledge and legitimacy around postal microfinance service options, market models and regulations to inform future assistance to designated operators; identify postal networks with need and potential for technical assistance to deploy or scale microfinance and its impacts; and show public and private sectors the social and financial-inclusion value of supporting postal networks in microfinance.

Tender details

Buyer

Universal Postal Union (UPU), International Bureau

Country

Switzerland

Procedure

Call for tenders (request for proposals)

Classification

Consulting and business services

Notice reference

rfp2025014dprm · RFP-2025-014-DPRM

Study

Understanding and enabling postal microfinance capabilities

Objectives

Assess service options, market models and regulations; identify networks for technical assistance; demonstrate social and financial-inclusion value

Deadline

3 June 2025, 16:00 CEST; passed

What to check in the tender documents

• The public notice does not state contract value or award result.

Original notice

Official source: Universal Postal Union (UPU), International Bureau ↗