Credit Risk Scoring Solution for SME Lending Adjudication

The Business Development Bank of Canada is seeking bids for an Advanced Credit Risk Scoring Solution designed specifically for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise lending adjudication, under solicitation number PRCP0003558. The procurement is open to qualified vendors capable of delivering a robust, scalable, and accurate risk assessment system tailored to SME lending decisions, with submissions required by August 3, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time. The solicitation is governed by BDC’s terms and conditions, aligned with applicable Canadian public procurement laws and international liberalization agreements, and all relevant documents are accessible via Merx.com, where fees may apply for downloading materials. The contract is classified under federal procurement and does not specify a set-aside category or NAICS code. Véronique Vigneault serves as the primary point of contact for inquiries, reachable via email at veronique.vigneault@bdc.ca or by phone at 514-669-9534. The solution must meet BDC’s operational and technical requirements for integrating into existing lending workflows, ensuring compliance, data security, and predictive accuracy. While the place of performance is unspecified, the system must support nationwide SME lending operations under the Government of Canada’s procurement framework. Interested parties must review the full call for tender on the Merx website to ensure full compliance with all technical, legal, and submission criteria before the deadline.