Assessment of the digital student loan platform in Uzbekistan

Company profile; relevant contracts/references; technical reports or deliverables

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.

General Technical Expertise — Minimum 5 years of experience in digital transformation, information systems, GovTech, IT advisory, or related fields, with capacity to manage multidisciplinary technical teams.

Company profile; relevant contracts/references; technical reports or deliverables Digital Platform & Systems Assessment — Demonstrated experience assessing, designing, developing, modernizing, or improving digital platforms and information systems, including technical/functional assessment, business processes, architecture, workflows, performance, and operations. Relevant assignment descriptions; contracts/references; sample deliverables Integration, Data & Cybersecurity — Proven expertise in interoperability, APIs, data exchange, data governance, privacy, personal data protection, cybersecurity, access management, backup/recovery, and business continuity. Relevant contracts/ references; technical reports or deliverables

Relevant assignment descriptions; contracts/references; sample deliverables Integration, Data & Cybersecurity — Proven expertise in interoperability, APIs, data exchange, data governance, privacy, personal data protection, cybersecurity, access management, backup/recovery, and business continuity. Relevant contracts/ references; technical reports or deliverables Comparable Assignments — Successful completion of at least three (3) comparable assignments involving digital platform/system assessment, modernization, integration, or transformation.

Relevant contracts/ references; technical reports or deliverables Comparable Assignments — Successful completion of at least three (3) comparable assignments involving digital platform/system assessment, modernization, integration, or transformation.

UX, Accessibility & Inclusive Digital Services — Experience in UX, usability, accessibility, user journey analysis, stakeholder consultations, and inclusive digital services, including services for persons with disabilities. Relevant assignment descriptions; reports/references

Relevant assignment descriptions; reports/references

Public Service & Sector Experience — Experience with education, student financing, social protection, financial services, GovTech, or other large-scale public service delivery platforms. Relevant assignment list; contracts/references

Relevant assignment list; contracts/references

Regional & International Experience — Experience in Uzbekistan/Central Asia or comparable transition economies, and/or assignments financed by the World Bank, ADB, EBRD, UN agencies, or other international development partners. Contracts/references; client list; assignment descriptions

General experience

Minimum 10 years of professional experience in digital transformation, GovTech, information systems, or digital public services. Leadership & GovTech experience Demonstrated experience leading complex digital platform assessments, digital transformation programmes, or information systems projects, including coordination of multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders. CV + contract / reference Public-sector experience

Experience working with government/public-sector institutions and/or international development partners. CV + contract / reference B.2 — Information Systems Architect / Interoperability Expert Master’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, or related field.

Minimum 8 years of professional experience in systems architecture, enterprise architecture, system integration, interoperability, or digital platform development. Architecture & integration Demonstrated experience assessing complex information systems and working with APIs, data exchange, interoperability frameworks, and enterprise architecture. CV + contract / reference Public-sector systems

Experience integrating government, financial, education, identity, tax, employment, or other large-scale institutional information systems. 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 General Technical Expertise — Minimum 5 years of experience in digital transformation, information systems, GovTech, IT advisory, or related fields, with capacity to manage multidisciplinary technical teams.

Part B: Key Personnel Threshold Assessment (Pass / Fail) Firms must submit brief CVs (maximum two pages each) for the proposed Team Leader and Information Systems Architect / Interoperability 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 Data Governance and Cybersecurity Expert, Digital Accessibility and User Experience (UX) Expert and Digital Public Services / Business Process Analyst are not required at the EOI stage but will be required in full at the proposal stage.

B.1 — Team Leader / Digital Transformation and GovTech Expert Master’s degree or higher in IT, Computer Science, Digital Transformation, Public Administration, Information Systems, or related field. Signed CV + degree certificate

The full scored evaluation of all five 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 Information Systems Architect / Interoperability 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 five 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$80,000 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.

Assignment list with client, scope, dates and value;contracts/ completion certificates/ references

Signed CV + degree certificate

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.