Y-PEER Somalia
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YP-SOM/656/2026/01 | Start date
Closing Deadline |
2 Feb 2026 20 Feb 2026 – 17:00 (EAT)
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Manner of Submission
All quotations/bids must be submitted electronically on or before the deadline above. Bids should be submitted via email to: procurement@ypeerso.org
In addition to submitting the bid documents, all bidders must complete the Y-PEER Somalia Supplier Registration Form using the following link:
Supplier Registration Form: Offers transmitted in any other manner than those indicated above will not be considered.
Organizational Background
Youth Peer Education Network (Y-PEER Somalia) is a national organization committed to empowering young people and strengthening vulnerable communities across Somalia. The organization implements programs focused on food security, livelihood, health and nutrition, sexual and reproductive health, youth empowerment, and community resilience. Through partnerships with local communities, civil society organizations, government institutions, and development partners, Y-PEER Somalia works to improve access to essential services and create sustainable opportunities for youth and marginalized populations.
As part of its humanitarian and development programming, Y-PEER Somalia implements Cash based interventions aimed at supporting vulnerable households and strengthening community resilience. These interventions include multi-purpose cash assistance, cash-for-work initiatives, conditional and unconditional cash transfers, and livelihood grants for youth and community groups. To facilitate the effective implementation of these programs, Y-PEER Somalia seeks to establish a Framework Agreement with qualified Mobile Money Transfer Service Providers capable of delivering secure, transparent, and efficient electronic cash transfers to project beneficiaries across target regions in Somalia.
- Purpose of the Bid
The purpose of this Call for Proposals (CFP) is to identify and pre-qualify mobile money transfer service providers capable of delivering secure, reliable, and transparent electronic cash transfer services to program beneficiaries.
The selected companies will enter into a Framework Agreement with Y-PEER Somalia to facilitate mobile money payments across program locations.
- Scope of Services
The selected service provider will facilitate electronic transfer of funds to project beneficiaries through mobile money platforms.
Cash Transfer Services
The service provider shall:
- Process bulk mobile money transfers to beneficiaries
- Ensure timely and secure delivery of payments
- Provide transaction confirmation for each payment
- Support large-scale humanitarian cash assistance programs
Beneficiary Payment Services
The provider must:
- Transfer funds directly to beneficiaries’ mobile wallets
- Deliver SIM Cards to the beneficiaries when and where the need arises
- Provide SMS notifications confirming payment
- Ensure reliable payment delivery across multiple regions
Reporting and Reconciliation
The service provider must provide:
- Beneficiary payment reports
- Transaction status reports
- Payment reconciliation reports
- Failed or reversed transaction reports
Each report should include:
- Beneficiary name
- Mobile number
- Amount transferred
- Transaction reference number
- Transaction date
- Payment status
Customer Support
The service provider shall:
- Assign a dedicated focal point for Y-PEER Somalia
- Resolve transaction failures promptly
- Provide mechanisms for beneficiary complaints
Geographic Coverage
The service provider must demonstrate operational capacity in the following Federal Member States of Somalia:
- South West State
- Jubaland State
- Banadir Regional Administration
- Hirshabelle State
- Galmudug State
Preference will be given to service providers with:
- Strong mobile money agent networks in rural areas
- Reliable network coverage across multiple districts
- Experience supporting humanitarian cash transfer programs
Invitation to Bid
Y-PEER Somalia invites qualified and licensed Mobile Money Transfer Service Providers operating in Somalia to submit bids for the provision of mobile money transfer services under a Framework Agreement.
The selected service providers will support Y-PEER Somalia in delivering electronic cash transfers to beneficiaries under humanitarian and development programs implemented by the organization.
The services will support program activities implemented by Y-PEER Somalia in the following Federal Member States of Somalia:
- South West State
Bidders are requested to submit their quotations based on the conditions stated in this Invitation to Bid.
Important
All quotations/bids must be submitted electronically before the deadline above. Your offer should clearly indicate:
- Mobile money service fee (%) per transfer
- SIM card price
- Validity of the offer
Supplier Registration Requirement
All interested suppliers must complete the Y-PEER Somalia Supplier Registration Form before submitting their bids. The form collects supplier details required for procurement compliance and supplier verification. Supplier Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/ngNZJCVi8m
Failure to complete the supplier registration form may result in disqualification from the tender process.
Information to Bidders
- Currency of the offer should preferably be in US Dollars (USD). If local currency is offered, the comparison of offers will be based on the prevailing exchange rate.
- Y-PEER Somalia reserves the right to accept the whole or part of any offer.
- Y-PEER Somalia reserves the right to accept or reject any bid and is not bound to give reasons for its decision.
- Providing false information or attempting to influence the procurement process will lead to automatic disqualification.
- Your quotation letter should be submitted as a separate document from this ITB.
Evaluation Criteria
Your bid will be evaluated in the following stages.
Stage 1: Preliminary Bid Responsiveness Assessment (Mandatory Requirements)
This stage will assess whether bidders have complied with submission requirements and provided mandatory documents. Evaluation will be conducted on a Yes/No basis.
Missing any mandatory requirement will result in automatic disqualification.
| No | Mandatory Requirement |
| 1. | Valid Company registration certificate |
| 2. | Tax Clearance Certificate |
| 3. | Company Profile |
| 4. | Similar Contracts with international NGOs |
| 5. | Completed and signed invitation to bid document |
| 6. | Completion of the Online Supplier Registration Form |
Stage 2: Technical Evaluation
| Criteria | Marks |
| Experience in mobile money or digital financial services | 20 |
| Reporting and reconciliation systems | 15 |
| Company profile and operational capacity | 10 |
Minimum score required to qualify for financial evaluation: 70%
Stage 3: Cost Evaluation
Cost evaluation will be based on the price quotation submitted in Annex I. The bidder offering the most competitive service fee while meeting technical requirements may be selected.
Framework Agreement Duration
Selected service providers will sign a Framework Agreement valid for two (2) years.
The agreement may be renewed based on:
- Performance of the service provider
- Program needs
- Availability of funding
- Bid Submission Instructions
Interested companies should submit the required documents electronically. Valid Company registration certificate, Tax Clearance Certificate, Company Profile, and Similar Contracts with international NGOs and signed and filled Invitation to Bid document.
Submission Email: procurement@ypeerso.org
Email Subject: CFP – Mobile Money Transfer Services – YP-SOM/CFP/MMT/2026/01
Deadline: 15 Feb 2026 – 17:00 (EAT) *Late submissions will not be accepted.
- Clarifications: Questions regarding this CFP may be sent to: procurement@ypeerso.org Deadline for clarification requests: 15 Feb 2026
- Disclaimer
Y-PEER Somalia reserves the right to:
- Accept or reject any bid
- Cancel the bid process without obligation
- Request additional information from bidders
- Award framework agreements to one or multiple service providers
ANNEX I: PRICE QUOTATION FORM
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| Description | Unit | Quoted Price | ||
| Mobile Money Transfer Service Fee | Percentage (%) per transaction | ______ % | ||
Notes
- The service fee should be quoted as a percentage (%) of the total amount transferred per transaction.
- The SIM card price should include SIM registration and activation costs.
- All prices must be quoted in USD.
- Prices must include all applicable service charges and taxes.
On behalf of the supplier
Name:_______________________________________
Title:________________
Signature:________________ Stamp:
Date:________________
