Current student financing system, student loan program and graduate outcomes assessment in Uzbekistan

Firm profile: legal name, country of incorporation, registration number, year of establishment, and description of core business activities.

Supporting documentation (completion certificates, client reference letters, or contract excerpts) is encouraged.

List of relevant assignments, including client name, assignment title, scope of services, country, dates, and contract value, supported by references, completion certificates, or contracts where available. (1) relevant assignment involving the analysis of income-contingent or income-driven repayment systems, or comparable social insurance mechanisms.

(1) relevant assignment involving the analysis of income-contingent or income-driven repayment systems, or comparable social insurance mechanisms.

Description of at least one relevant assignment, including the scope of analysis, role of the firm/institution, key outputs, and client; supported by relevant reports, references, or completion certificates.

Demonstrated experience working with government ministries, international development partners, and/or tax administration bodies on public finance or social sector reform. List and description of relevant contracts/assignments, identifying the government institution or development partner, scope of work, role performed, and dates; supported by references or contracts where available.

List and description of relevant contracts/assignments, identifying the government institution or development partner, scope of work, role performed, and dates; supported by references or contracts where available.

Demonstrated experience in the design and implementation of large-scale surveys , including development of sampling methodologies that enable disaggregated analysis. Description of relevant survey assignments, including sample size, sampling methodology, target population, geographic coverage, and role in survey design/implementation; supported by reports or references. Demonstrated knowledge of the education sector in Uzbekistan or comparable post-Soviet transition economies , including relevant institutional and policy context. Evidence of relevant assignments, studies, or projects conducted in Uzbekistan or comparable post-Soviet economies, including client, scope, country, dates, and demonstrated contribution to the assignment. At least three (3) successfully completed comparable assignments involving the assessment, design, or reform of student financing systems or social protection programmes.

Evidence of relevant assignments, studies, or projects conducted in Uzbekistan or comparable post-Soviet economies, including client, scope, country, dates, and demonstrated contribution to the assignment. At least three (3) successfully completed comparable assignments involving the assessment, design, or reform of student financing systems or social protection programmes.

List of relevant assignments, including client name, assignment title, scope of services, country, dates, and contract value, supported by references, completion certificates, or contracts where available.

General experience

Minimum 10 years of professional experience in higher education financing, student financing systems, public policy, or social sector reforms. Education financing experience

Demonstrated experience in student financing or higher education financing reform, including at least one completed relevant assignment. CV + contract / reference Analytical and leadership experience Demonstrated experience leading analytical studies, policy assessments, sector diagnostics, or comparable assignments. CV + contract / reference

Experience working with government institutions, international financial institutions, and/or international development organizations. CV + contract / reference B.2 — Financial Sustainability and Public Finance Expert

Minimum 8 years of professional experience in public finance, financial modelling, fiscal analysis, financial sustainability assessment, or related areas. Financial modelling Demonstrated experience developing and applying financial models for public programmes, lending programmes, social financing, or comparable schemes. CV + contract / reference Fiscal and financial risk analysis

Demonstrated experience in scenario modelling, sensitivity analysis, stress testing, fiscal risk assessment, and/or analysis of loan portfolios and repayment performance. CV + contract / reference Student financing experience

Experience in student financing, education finance, or public lending programmes is required/preferred. CV + contract / reference

Summary of relevant experience: a table listing at least two completed contracts of similar nature within the last seven years, with client name, assignment title, contract value, dates, and description of scope including DLR or RBF elements where applicable.

Given the nature of this assignment, both the firm's organizational experience and the qualifications of the proposed key personnel are material to the shortlisting decision. Verification assignments under PforR instruments are highly dependent on the specific knowledge and competence of individual experts, and a strong institutional profile does not compensate for insufficiently qualified key staff. For this reason, ELFFMD will assess team composition at the shortlisting stage on a pass/fail threshold basis, alongside the firm-level criteria. The full scored evaluation of key personnel will be conducted at the proposal stage in accordance with the RFP evaluation criteria. The shortlisting criteria are structured in two parts: Part A covers firm-level qualifications assessed on a scored basis;

Verification assignments under PforR instruments are highly dependent on the specific knowledge and competence of individual experts, and a strong institutional profile does not compensate for insufficiently qualified key staff. For this reason, ELFFMD will assess team composition at the shortlisting stage on a pass/fail threshold basis, alongside the firm-level criteria. The full scored evaluation of key personnel will be conducted at the proposal stage in accordance with the RFP evaluation criteria. The shortlisting criteria are structured in two parts: Part A covers firm-level qualifications assessed on a scored basis; Part B covers key personnel assessed on a pass/fail threshold basis.

The full scored evaluation of key personnel will be conducted at the proposal stage in accordance with the RFP evaluation criteria. The shortlisting criteria are structured in two parts: Part A covers firm-level qualifications assessed on a scored basis; Part B covers key personnel assessed on a pass/fail threshold basis. Only firms satisfying all Part B thresholds will be placed on the shortlist, regardless of their Part A score. Part A: Firm-Level Qualifications (Scored)

Part B covers key personnel assessed on a pass/fail threshold basis. Only firms satisfying all Part B thresholds will be placed on the shortlist, regardless of their Part A score. Part A: Firm-Level Qualifications (Scored) Evidence Required At least three (3) successfully completed comparable assignments involving the assessment, design, or reform of student financing systems or social protection programmes.

Part B: Key Personnel Threshold Assessment (Pass / Fail) Firms must submit brief CVs (maximum two pages each) for the proposed Team Leader and Financial Sustainability and Public Finance Expert. These two positions are assessed on a pass/fail basis against the minimum thresholds below. A firm that does not meet all thresholds for both positions will not be shortlisted, regardless of its Part A score. CVs for the Student Financing and ICL Design Specialist, Governance and Institutional Development Expert, Economist / Labour Market and Graduate Outcomes Expert and Data and Research Specialist are not required at the EOI stage but will be required in full at the proposal stage.

B.1 — Team Leader / Education Financing Expert

The full scored evaluation of all six key personnel positions will be conducted at the proposal stage in accordance with the detailed criteria set out in the RFP. • CONTENT OF THE EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Interested firms must submit their Expression of Interest in English. The EOI shall not exceed 30 pages, excluding CVs and supporting annexes, and must include the following:

CVs of the proposed Team Leader and Financial Sustainability and Public Finance Expert, each not exceeding two pages, demonstrating compliance with the Part B thresholds in Section 7. CVs must be signed by the proposed expert.

CVs must be signed by the proposed expert.

All six key personnel CVs will be required in full at the proposal stage. • SELECTION PROCESS AND BANK REVIEW ARRANGEMENTS This assignment is procured using the Consultant Qualification Selection (CQS) method under the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers. The estimated contract value of US$150,000 falls below the applicable prior review threshold; accordingly, this assignment is subject to World Bank post review only. MEF is responsible for conducting the selection process in accordance with the Procurement Regulations, and the World Bank may review procurement records at any time during post review supervision.

List of relevant assignments, including client name, assignment title, scope of services, country, dates, and contract value, supported by references, completion certificates, or contracts where available.

Description of at least one relevant assignment, including the scope of analysis, role of the firm/institution, key outputs, and client; supported by relevant reports, references, or completion certificates.

Note: The pass/fail thresholds above are minimum eligibility requirements for shortlisting purposes only.

Cover letter on firm letterhead, signed by an authorized representative, confirming the firm's interest and eligibility.

Supporting documentation (completion certificates, client reference letters, or contract excerpts) is encouraged.

Declaration signed by an authorized representative confirming: (a) no conflict of interest as defined in Section 6.4; (b) the firm is not listed on the World Bank debarment list; and (c) the firm is not registered in any jurisdiction on the list of offshore zones under Uzbek law.

Declaration signed by an authorized representative confirming: (a) no conflict of interest as defined in Section 6.4; (b) the firm is not listed on the World Bank debarment list; and (c) the firm is not registered in any jurisdiction on the list of offshore zones under Uzbek law.