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Project_8769 ASF Sharia Secretariat Supervisory Board con_26061

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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31 Oct 2024 at 15:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process titled "Project_8769 ASF Sharia Secretariat Supervisory Board con_26061," classified under financial and insurance services. The tender involved the provision of specialist advice on the development of a Sharia-compliant alternative student finance (ASF) product. The procurement utilised an open procedure method and was awarded on 30th September 2024, with a contract value of £174,000, covering services to be delivered from 30th September 2024 to 28th September 2026. The project supports various regions including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial services, particularly those with expertise in Islamic finance. The deployment of ASF products aims to socially and economically advance student finance options in the UK. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) with an understanding of Takaful principles could find this contract beneficial for showcasing their proficiency in the niche area of Sharia-compliant finance solutions, potentially leading to further business growth through government contracts and partnerships.

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Notice Title

Project_8769 ASF Sharia Secretariat Supervisory Board con_26061

Notice Description

In April 2014, the DfE launched a consultation which sought views on the acceptability of a Sharia-compliant alternative student finance (ASF) product. Following a positive response to the proposal, the Government committed to the introduction of an ASF product, using the Islamic finance principle of 'Takaful' to provide a form of group-based mutual support. The Government has since legislated to make a system of ASF possible, when the power for this was taken in the Higher Education and Research Act 2017 and has worked with specialist advisers on the development of an ASF model. Alongside this, the Government has been reforming the student finance system to put it on a sustainable footing for the long term and is introducing the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE), that will significantly change the ways students can access learning and financial support. In March 2023, as part of the LLE consultation response, the DfE committed to delivering ASF as soon as possible after the introduction of the LLE. In August 2023, the Student Loans Company (SLC) started work on understanding the timescales for delivering an ASF product and, to support this, are being provided with specialist advice by Islamic finance experts.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c9b5efa8-7966-4825-ad56-05509b3a8717
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e362a0ee-31d6-4171-9304-74ca8bfa00e4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£174,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£174,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2024 - 28 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UKIFC

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