This call for tenders concerns the provision of consultancy services to the UPU for the conduct of a study tentatively entitled “Study on regulatory frameworks most conducive to postal financial and digital diversification” (hereinafter referred to as the “study”). The aims of the study are three-fold:

– enhance understanding of regulatory provisions that enable designated operators to develop efficient payment and financial products and services, including digital financial services;

– identify designated operators in developing and least developed countries that have successfully intro-duced advanced financial and digital financial services;

– demonstrate to governments and stakeholders how appropriate financial and digital regulatory frame-works enable the development of efficient and diversified financial services through the postal network.

The deadline for the submission of tenders is 20 August 2025 at 16.00 CEST.