Award

T1157 - CAS Shield Software

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

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Award

08 Sep 2025 at 13:12

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11 Aug 2025 at 13:25

Award

11 Aug 2025 at 13:17

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Essex, a public authority under sub-central government, has completed the procurement stage for "T1157 - CAS Shield Software" in the services industry category. Based in Colchester, the institution has engaged in a direct procurement method, resulting in a direct award to ENROLY LTD for a unique Software as a Service platform aimed at automating the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS), visa, and compliance processes for international students. The contract, valued at £741,780, was signed on 3rd September 2025 and spans until 2nd September 2030, covering essential services such as video assessments and UKVI compliance design, specifically for the UK education sector.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in industry-specific software, miscellaneous software and computer systems, and special education services. The contract requires a deep understanding of UK higher education compliance requirements, making it a strategically advantageous deal for businesses like ENROLY LTD, an SME based in London, that can offer specialised solutions with no current direct competitors. Firms capable of providing software solutions focused on improving student applications and compliance processes could find similar opportunities within educational institutions seeking bespoke, technically oriented service offerings.

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Notice Title

T1157 - CAS Shield Software

Notice Description

The University of Essex requires a solution to automate a number of stages of the application funnel after an international student receives an offer up until the point they register. The key benefit is that it automates the Confirmation of acceptance for Studies (CAS) process, helping the university gather all the information we need to issue a student their CAS and then monitoring that student's progress through the visa application process until a visa is granted. Additionally we also require the ability to conduct credibility interviews, document checking etc. Implementing this will help the university to be compliant with new metrics and mitigate any non-compliance concerns. Staff and students should also benefit by offering an arrivals platform, where students can self serve and agents have full visibility of an applicant's progress to securing a visa and preparing to register.

Procurement Information

CAS Shield is a unique Software as a Service platform focused on the CAS, Visa & compliance process for UK Higher Education. There are currently no direct competitors or alternative solutions available on the market that covers all aspects of the service required. The package includes CAS, VISA and compliance support service and Automated video assessment service. Product provides UKVI compliance-by-design automation, specifically for the UK Education industry

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058533
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054665-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

80340000 - Special education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£741,780 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£741,780 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 2 Sep 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procure@essex.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 3SQ
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Wivenhoe
Westminster Constituency
Harwich and North Essex

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENROLY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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