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Cognassist software

Coventry University

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25 Sep 2026 at 13:08

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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25 Sep 2026 at 13:03

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Coventry University is procuring the Cognassist software platform to identify cognitive needs and neurodivergence among learners during onboarding. The system uses automated digital assessments and provides personalised support modules and tailored strategies intended to improve learner retention, engagement and performance. It also generates evidence and documentation to support regulatory funding compliance and claims for Learning Support Funds. The purchase is for software and information systems, rather than a staff-delivered assessment service. The stated purpose is to support Coventry University’s commitment to neuro-inclusion while helping it manage attrition and support learner completion. Delivery is in the United Kingdom.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to Cognassist UK Limited through a direct award. The buyer’s rationale was that Cognassist provides a proprietary, evidence-based platform combining cognitive screening, tailored learning support, automated reasonable adjustments and real-time audit reporting, with no equivalent end-to-end alternative identified. The award is dated 25 September 2026 and is valued at £227,700 excluding VAT (£273,240 including VAT). The contract period is 8 October 2026 to 7 October 2029. There is one lot, covering the software. The award is recorded as pending; a contract signature milestone was scheduled for 8 October 2026.

For suppliers competing when Coventry University next buys this requirement, the award indicates demand for a digital learning-support platform that can screen for cognitive needs and neurodivergence at onboarding, then connect assessment results to personalised support and reasonable adjustments. A credible alternative would need to demonstrate evidence-based assessment, an integrated end-to-end service and the ability to produce audit-ready records and real-time reporting against regulatory funding requirements. The buyer’s rationale places particular weight on the link between learner support, compliance evidence and Learning Support Fund claims, as well as the intended effects on retention, engagement and performance. Suppliers should be prepared to show how their platform supports neuro-inclusive practice at scale and meets those operational and reporting needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cognassist software

Notice Description

Implementing Cognassist enables CUA to proactively identify hidden cognitive needs and neurodivergence at scale through automated, scientifically validated digital assessments during onboarding. By delivering personalised support modules and tailored strategies, the platform directly improves individual retention, engagement, and performance outcomes. Cognassist automatically generates audit-grade evidence and documentation, ensuring full compliance with regulatory funding requirements thereby ensuring compliant claims for Learning Support Funds. This procurement delivers a compelling return on investment by mitigating attrition risks, driving higher completion rates, and advancing CUA's strategic commitment to neuro-inclusion.

Procurement Information

Cognassist provides a proprietary, evidence-based digital platform that combines automated cognitive screening with tailored learning support mapped directly to regulatory funding and compliance standards. As no alternative market provider offers an equivalent end-to-end solution integrating psychometric profiling, automated reasonable adjustments, and real-time audit reporting, Cognassist is uniquely capable of fulfilling these operational requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077a84
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/090989-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£227,700 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
8 Oct 2026 - 7 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Coventry University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Postcode Area
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Cognassist

Further Information

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