--- title: "DfE - Education Financial Services and Banking Solutions Market Engagement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0d6e027b-d00a-426d-b676-44861d8b5aaf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0d6e027b-d00a-426d-b676-44861d8b5aaf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0d6e027b-d00a-426d-b676-44861d8b5aaf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0d6e027b-d00a-426d-b676-44861d8b5aaf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2024-10-10" --- # DfE - Education Financial Services and Banking Solutions Market Engagement Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d6e027b-d00a-426d-b676-44861d8b5aaf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0d6e027b-d00a-426d-b676-44861d8b5aaf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0d6e027b-d00a-426d-b676-44861d8b5aaf.json) ## Summary The Department for Education (DfE) has initiated a tender for the "DfE - Education Financial Services and Banking Solutions Market Engagement." This procurement process, currently in the planning stage, aims to gather insights from banking and financial institutions about available financial solutions for the education sector. It is categorised under Banking and Investment Services (CPV 66100000) and targets not just the United Kingdom but also the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, British Oversea Territories, and the rest of the world. Key milestones to note include the engagement end date, set for 11th November 2024. Interested parties are directed to complete and submit a detailed questionnaire as per the instructions in the provided slide deck. This tender offers significant opportunities for banking and financial institutions to influence the future of financial services within the education sector and to build strong relationships with the Department for Education. It is particularly well-suited for firms specialising in banking services, central bank services, financial consultancy, and financial management consultancy. Engagement in this process could position businesses advantageously for future procurement opportunities that may arise from the insights gathered. This early engagement does not constitute a call for competition but forms a critical step in shaping the scope and approach of forthcoming initiatives. ## Notice The Department for Education (DfE) seeks to gather insights from banking and financial institutions regarding the current financial solutions available to the education sector. This notice aims to gather information and feedback from the finance industry on existing solutions, banking behaviours, and potential opportunities within this domain. The collected information will guide subsequent actions, with the objective of enhancing support for schools. A slide deck has been prepared to provide additional information regarding this notice. Banking and financial institutions interested in engaging with the Department for Education (DfE) are requested to complete the attached questionnaire and submit it in accordance with the instructions outlined in the slide deck. This notice, information slide deck and questionnaire have been created to engage with the market and does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services for the Department. If any procurement of any services as a result of this engagement will be advertised and conducted in accordance with the provisions of the relevant Procurement Regulations. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cfe4932-ae47-42ed-b4e9-a021e93287a4 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 11 Nov 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3BT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 66100000 - Banking and investment services - 66110000 - Banking services - 66111000 - Central bank services - 66171000 - Financial consultancy services - 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services ## Release History - 10 Oct 2024 at 10:18 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cfe4932-ae47-42ed-b4e9-a021e93287a4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cfe4932-ae47-42ed-b4e9-a021e93287a4 10th October 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/851b8293-1306-44a9-b8d4-66fbf00bbd74 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5261873b-1576-4346-b532-aae5f4a9d8e6 n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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