Tenders Are Invited For Selection Of A Retailer For Food & Non-Food Prepaid Card Assistance

Tenders are invited for Selection of a Retailer for Food & Non-Food Prepaid Card Assistance. Closing Date: Thursday, 29. Oct 2026 Intervention Sector(s): Food & Nutrition Beit el Baraka (BeB) is launching an open competitive tender to select one qualified supermarket or retail establishment for the provision and management of prepaid food and non-food card assistance under Project LBN-140. Project Overview The project will provide assistance to approximately 127 beneficiary families per month over three consecutive monthly cycles. Each eligible household will receive two separate prepaid cards: Food Card: Up to USD 100 per household per month, depending on household size. Non-Food Card: USD 45 per eligible household per month. The assistance will be provided through authorized retail establishments serving Saida, Sarafand, Ghazieh, and Ain El Delb, with alternative branch availability outside South Lebanon in case of beneficiary displacement. Scope of Services The selected retailer will be responsible for providing and managing the prepaid card system, ensuring compliance with the following requirements: Availability of operational retail branches covering the targeted geographical areas. Provision of separate prepaid cards or approved electronic wallets for food and non-food assistance. Enforcement of approved product restrictions and authorized redemption periods. Availability of adequate food and non-food products at regular market prices. Secure transaction processing, itemized receipts, and accurate financial reporting. Monthly reconciliation of transactions and return of any applicable unspent balances. Cooperation with Beit el Baraka monitoring officers during beneficiary redemption periods. Protection of beneficiary information and compliance with applicable safeguarding and anti-fraud requirements. Eligibility Requirements Interested retailers must be legally registered in Lebanon and demonstrate the operational and financial capacity to implement the required services. Applicants must provide valid registration documents, evidence of a Fresh USD bank account under the establishments registered name, details of participating branches, and supporting documentation demonstrating their technical capacity. Previous experience implementing humanitarian assistance or voucher-based programs is considered an advantage but is not mandatory. Evaluation Criteria Offers will be evaluated according to the following criteria: Technical Evaluation: 70% Financial Evaluation: 30% The evaluation will consider geographical coverage, prepaid card management capabilities, reporting systems, relevant experience, operational capacity, product pricing, and service fees. How to apply Interested and eligible supermarkets and retail establishments are invited to download and review the tender dossier and its annexes attached to this announcement. Applicants must submit their technical and financial proposals in accordance with the requirements outlined in the tender dossier. Required Documents: Completed, signed, and stamped Annex A Technical & Administrative Declaration. Detailed technical proposal and supporting documents. Valid company registration documents and applicable legal papers. Evidence of a Fresh USD bank account registered under the establishments legal name. List of participating branches, including locations and contact details. Completed, signed, and stamped Annex B Financial Proposal & Standardized Price Basket. Any additional documents required under the tender dossier. Submission Instructions: Proposals must be submitted in one sealed outer envelope containing two separate sealed envelopes: Envelope 1 Technical & Administrative Proposal: Annex A, legal documents, and technical supporting documents. Envelope 2 Financial Proposal: Annex B, including the financial offer, product prices, and applicable service fees. All required documents must be duly completed, signed, and stamped by the authorized representative. Submission Address: Beit el Baraka OfficesCheikh Al Ghaby Street Maria BuildingKarm El Zeitoun AchrafiehBeirut, Lebanon Submission Deadline: Thursday, 29 October 2026, at 3:00 PM (Beirut Time). Important: Proposals must be submitted by hand in sealed envelopes. Electronic submissions and late applications will not be accepted. Online Information & Clarification Session An online information session will be held to explain the tender requirements, evaluation criteria, and submission procedures. Date: Monday, 26 October 2026Time: 10:0010:30 AM (Beirut Time)Platform: Microsoft TeamsMeeting Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/363824108687350?p=rEDtWos83F3i1TdAqi Participation is optional. No prior registration is required. For further clarifications, interested applicants may contact: Email: [email protected] Written clarification requests must be submitted by Monday, 26 October 2026, at 3:00 PM (Beirut Time). Note: Only proposals received before the specified deadline and complying with the tender requirements will be considered for evaluation. [Disclaimer: The above text is machine translated. For accurate information kindly refer the original document.] Tender Link : https://daleel-madani.org/civil-society-directory/beit-el-baraka/calls/selection-retailer-food-non-food-prepaid-card-assistance-lbn-140