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title: "PS16240-Alternative Student Finance Islamic Advice"
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# PS16240-Alternative Student Finance Islamic Advice

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca66bf9f-10c1-40a8-87dc-cc8b01525cd4

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "PS16240-Alternative Student Finance Islamic Advice" was conducted by the Department for Education, focusing on providing Islamic Finance Advice to support the development of Alternative Student Finance Policy. This procurement falls under the financial and insurance services category (CPV 66000000) and was conducted using an open procedure. Key dates include the contract period starting on 30th October 2017 and concluding on 30th October 2019. The tender was awarded on 20th September 2017, and the total contract value amounted to £97,000. The relevant delivery locations include the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial services, particularly those with expertise in Islamic finance and inclusivity in higher education financing solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract, given its emphasis on innovative service delivery tailored to diverse student needs. The completion of this contract may lead to further opportunities for businesses looking to grow in the education financing sector.

## Notice

Islamic Finance Advice to support development of Alternative Student Finance Policy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a66e7b2-d827-4628-89ea-eef14dbd87f2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Oct 2017 - 30 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £97,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £97,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ISLAMIC FINANCE COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2018 at 12:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a66e7b2-d827-4628-89ea-eef14dbd87f2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a66e7b2-d827-4628-89ea-eef14dbd87f2
  15th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a531d6b9-4e74-42be-8c62-8b4600511f4c
  Purchase Order

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