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title: "T1157 - CAS Shield Software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058533"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX"
published: "2025-09-08"
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# T1157 - CAS Shield Software

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058533

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054665-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2025 - 2 Sep 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £741,780 |
| Contracts value | £741,780 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO4 3SQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Wivenhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Harwich and North Essex |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENROLY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems
- 80340000 - Special education services

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2025 at 13:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054665-2025
- 11 Aug 2025 at 13:25 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047670-2025
- 11 Aug 2025 at 13:17 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047662-2025

## 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
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4914
  T1157 - Signed Contract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.essex.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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