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UKVI Compliance Service

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex, located in Falmer, Brighton, has directly awarded a contract for a UKVI Compliance Service to Enroly Ltd, a large supplier based in London. The procurement method used is a direct award, and the decision was driven by the absence of competition for technical reasons under Schedule 5, Section 6 of the Procurement Act 2023. The service will utilise the Enroly CAS Shield to bolster compliance processes within CAS issuing teams. The contract period is set to commence on 11th March 2026 and end on 10th March 2029, with an optional 24-month extension available, potentially extending the service until March 2031. The main category of the procurement is services, specifically dealing with compliance and educational software.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in compliance and educational software solutions, particularly those capable of enhancing university administrative functions. As Enroly Ltd is already the sole supplier, businesses seeking partnerships or sub-contracting opportunities with existing suppliers may benefit. Companies with expertise in delivering robust, scalable compliance systems or educational support services stand to gain, given the institutional focus and significant contract value of £419,400. Furthermore, entities capable of innovating within the framework of university settings may find prospective collaborations or expansions in similar procurements rewarding.

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Notice Title

UKVI Compliance Service

Notice Description

We aim to implement a third-party compliance product: Enroly CAS Shield to help assist CAS issuing teams to improve and cement strong compliance processes.

Procurement Information

The procurement is to be direct awarded as an exclusion under Schedule 5, Section 6 of the Procurement Act 2023. The following conditions are met in relation to the public contract - (a) Due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, there were no other provider that offered the functionality and platform for pre-CAS prep for both university staff and student and (b) There are no reasonable alternatives to those, goods, services or works.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065de0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017728-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

48170000 - Compliance software package

48190000 - Educational software package

80340000 - Special education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£336,850 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2026 - 10 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FALMER, BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENROLY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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