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Provision of International Student CAS and Conversion Platform

University of Strathclyde

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Planning

20 Oct 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde intends to procure a dedicated digital platform for international applicants who need Student visa sponsorship, supporting the journey from offer to enrolment. The service is intended to manage Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) readiness and issuance, visa-compliance checks, applicant and agent engagement, document handling, onboarding, conversion monitoring and reporting. It is meant to replace fragmented manual processes with secure, auditable workflows. The proposed system is expected to include applicant and agent self-service portals, document verification and credibility assessment, communications, and secure two-way integration with the University’s core student record system. The scope also includes implementation, testing and training, ongoing support, business continuity and disaster recovery, and an agreed exit plan. Delivery is for the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow.

This is at the planning stage: the University has expressed an intention to procure, but has not issued an invitation to tender. The procurement is described as a single lot for a digital platform, with an indicative value of £170,000. The buyer may conduct further engagement with interested suppliers. It asks interested parties to register their interest by 12 noon on 2 November 2026; this is for market engagement, not a bid deadline. The buyer expects a further notice on 9 November 2026. The University says the planned scope may change. The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement. No award procedure or evaluation basis is set out at this stage.

This may suit software suppliers with experience delivering secure, configurable platforms for higher education admissions and international student operations. Relevant capability includes CAS and visa-compliance workflows, applicant and agent portals, document verification, communications, reporting and analytics, and integration with student record systems. Suppliers should be prepared to explain how existing applicant data and documents can be reused, reducing repeat entry and uploads, while ensuring staff access controls and secure handling of sensitive information. The University is also looking for an implementation and mobilisation plan covering discovery, design, integration, testing and training, alongside scalable configuration, support and service management. Suppliers should be able to maintain tested business continuity and disaster recovery arrangements and agree an exit plan that protects data and limits disruption. A cyber-security assessment may be required.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of International Student CAS and Conversion Platform

Notice Description

The University of Strathclyde ("The University") requires a dedicated digital platform to support the post-offer journey for international applicants who require Student visa sponsorship. The service must streamline CAS readiness and issuance, visa compliance checks, applicant and agent engagement, document handling, student onboarding, conversion monitoring and associated reporting. It must replace fragmented manual workflows, spreadsheets and email exchanges with secure, auditable and integrated processes. This Contract will include, however, will not be limited to: - Provide a detailed implementation and mobilisation plan including discovery, design, integration, testing and training. - Provide a system covering applicant and agent self-service portals, CAS and compliance workflows, document verification, credibility assessment, communications, secure two-way integration with the University's core student record system, staff access and security, reporting and analytics, configuration and scalability, and support and service management. The platform should enable reuse of existing applicant information and documents to minimise duplicate data entry and repeat uploads. - Provide a platform that maintains a robust, tested and current business continuity and disaster recovery plan throughout the contract. There may be a Cyber Security assessment required to understand the proposed platforms associated cyber risk. - A robust exit management plan must be agreed to, to minimise service disruption and protect data.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Strathclyde ("The University") requires a dedicated digital platform to support the post-offer journey for international applicants who require Student visa sponsorship. The service must streamline CAS readiness and issuance, visa compliance checks, applicant and agent engagement, document handling, student onboarding, conversion monitoring and associated reporting. It must replace fragmented manual workflows, spreadsheets and email exchanges with secure, auditable and integrated processes. This Contract will include, however, will not be limited to: - Provide a detailed implementation and mobilisation plan including discovery, design, integration, testing and training. - Provide a system covering applicant and agent self-service portals, CAS and compliance workflows, document verification, credibility assessment, communications, secure two-way integration with the University's core student record system, staff access and security, reporting and analytics, configuration and scalability, and support and service management. The platform should enable reuse of existing applicant information and documents to minimise duplicate data entry and repeat uploads. - Provide a platform that maintains a robust, tested and current business continuity and disaster recovery plan throughout the contract. There may be a Cyber Security assessment required to understand the proposed platforms associated cyber risk. - A robust exit management plan must be agreed to, to minimise service disruption and protect data.. Please note, the information contained within this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is subject to change. The University may decide to conduct further market engagement with interested parties. As such, all interested parties must register their interest no later than 12 noon on 2 November 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000846110
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT566966
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Nov 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Strathclyde
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XU
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT566966&idx=1
    20th October 2026 - Market Engagement Questionnaire
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT566966
    Provision of International Student CAS and Conversion Platform - The University of Strathclyde ("The University") requires a dedicated digital platform to support the post-offer journey for international applicants who require Student visa sponsorship. The service must streamline CAS readiness and issuance, visa compliance checks, applicant and agent engagement, document handling, student onboarding, conversion monitoring and associated reporting. It must replace fragmented manual workflows, spreadsheets and email exchanges with secure, auditable and integrated processes. This Contract will include, however, will not be limited to: - Provide a detailed implementation and mobilisation plan including discovery, design, integration, testing and training. - Provide a system covering applicant and agent self-service portals, CAS and compliance workflows, document verification, credibility assessment, communications, secure two-way integration with the University's core student record system, staff access and security, reporting and analytics, configuration and scalability, and support and service management. The platform should enable reuse of existing applicant information and documents to minimise duplicate data entry and repeat uploads. - Provide a platform that maintains a robust, tested and current business continuity and disaster recovery plan throughout the contract. There may be a Cyber Security assessment required to understand the proposed platforms associated cyber risk. - A robust exit management plan must be agreed to, to minimise service disruption and protect data.

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