Notice Information
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
Notice Details
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
Buyer & Supplier
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
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054665-2025
8th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047670-2025
11th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047662-2025
11th August 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender -
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