DEADLINE: 8TH JUNE, 2026
DANISH REFUGEE COUNCIL (DRC)
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR FINANCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST NO.: EOI-NGA-ABJ-2026-001.
Dear Sir/Madam:
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), in collaboration with Caritas Germany, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), and Solidarités International (SI) is providing support to displacement-affected communities in nigeria, in order to enable them to meet their essential needs independently and sustainably, and restore their ability to mitigate impact of, adapt to and recover from future shocks and stresses in a way that reduces chronic vulnerability.
This expression of interest (EOI) process is the first stage of a multi-stage process. DRC intends to distribute cash and/or vouchers up to a value of 8,300,000 euros to our beneficiaries through one or more financial service providers (FSPS) to implement cash and voucher assistance (CVA). cva refers to all programmes where cash transfers or vouchers for goods or services are directly provided to recipients. the FSPS passing the evaluation of the EOI will be invited to participate in a request for proposal (RFP). the overall goal of DRC’s CVA is to support vulnerable and crisis-affected populations in meeting their basic and recovery needs through safe, dignified, and efficient cash-based assistance. it also intends to provide choice and flexibility to beneficiaries for usage of cash as per their needs. this will cover DRC’s programme sectors: protection, economic recovery, shelter and settlements, food security, and wash.
DRC seeks an eoi from different fsps to provide their services in support of the implementation of drc’s cva through the signing of a framework agreement. selected institution(s) will be required to provide the most effective and efficient cash and/or voucher delivery mechanisms in support of drc’s cva. based on the outcome of the eoi, drc reserves the right split the subsequent rfp into lots for different delivery mechanisms, as well as sign framework agreements with multiple fsps, based on programmatic necessity.
Among potential transfer mechanisms, options are to deliver cash and/or voucher to beneficiaries through any of the following:
- Option 1: Bank Transfer
- Option 2: mobile money – via mobile network operators (mnos) or banks
- Option 3: smart cards and pre-paid cards – for cash grants and electronic vouchers – through banks or non-bank fsps
- Option 4: delivery through an agent/over the counter (otc) – through a formal or informal institution acting as an intermediary – including money transfer agents and traders
DRC invites qualified fsps to submit their eoi in respect of one or more of these options before the deadline as stipulated in the section below.
(I) EOI DETAILS
The EOI details are as follows:
Line Item Time, date, address as appropriate 1 Call for Expression of Interest published 25th May 2026 – 4:00pm (UTC+1) / 5:00 pm (UTC+2) 2 Technical Meeting and clarification of Questions 29th May 2026 – 10:00 am (UTC+1) / 11:00 am (UTC+2) 3 Closing date for clarifications 3rd June 2026 – 4:00pm (UTC+1) / 5:00 pm (UTC+2) 4 Closing date and time for receipt of EOI 8th June 2026 – 4:00pm (UTC+1) / 5:00 pm (UTC+2) 4 EOI Opening Location DRC Country Office Nigeria 5 EOI Opening Date and time 10th June 2026 1:00 pm (UTC+1) / 2:00 pm (UTC+2)
