Sri Lanka WSME Study

World Bank Group

Published: Sep 6, 2026

Updated: Sep 6, 2026

Source: world_bank_egp

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the gender and inclusion and Research sectors, with a focus on Womens Empowerment. Located in Sri Lanka, Asia, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before September 25, 2026.

Published through WB eGP - World Bank e-Government Procurement, a multilateral development bank that follows standardized international procurement guidelines. Projects funded by multilateral institutions are generally open to international bidders from eligible member countries for consulting in the gender and inclusion sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

IFC seeks to hire a market research firm to generate insights into the Women Led SMEs (WSME) ecosystem in Sri Lanka through a systematic assessment of their financial and non-financial needs. The objective of the proposed market research is to assess opportunities for expanding financial services to women in Sri Lanka by understanding their financial and non-financial needs. The study will address financing gaps, promote financial inclusion, and identify market potential for financial institutions (FIs), while drawing on global best practices to explore scalable models, alternative financing mechanisms, and product innovations.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from WB eGP - World Bank e-Government Procurement and was originally published on September 6, 2026. Last refreshed 10 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About World Bank Group

World Bank Group has issued 486 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 25 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Finance & Banking, and Information & Communication Technology. Tenders span 10 countries including Senegal, Uzbekistan, and Chile. Notices are distributed via WB eGP - World Bank e-Government Procurement. Most recent publication: September 15, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 25, 2026. You have 9 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by World Bank Group in Sri Lanka. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Gender & Inclusion sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Sri Lanka. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit WB eGP - World Bank e-Government Procurement to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.