---
title: "JS Group (Aspire App)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059ebd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA"
published: "2025-09-22"
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# JS Group (Aspire App)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059ebd

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the University of East Anglia, involved a direct award for the development and deployment of the Aspire App by JS Group Limited, aimed at enabling students to access university-issued hardship funds efficiently. This contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on financial information systems and operational services in the UK, with a total contract value of £30,000. This procurement, following a "below threshold - without competition" method, was completed with a contract term beginning on 22nd September 2025 and expiring on 22nd September 2028. The procurement was finalised under the legal basis referenced as 2023/54 in the UK legislation.

The JS Group’s Aspire App project presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in financial technology and systems development, specifically those capable of providing innovative solutions in the educational sector. Given the specialised nature of the product and the focus on student financial services, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) dealing in financial or banking services systems are well-positioned to benefit from similar future tenders. Businesses focusing on enhancing financial accessibility and market operations within academic institutions will find alignment with such projects highly beneficial for growth and partnership opportunities.

## Notice

JS Group Limited has developed the Aspire App, which enables students to access University-issued hardship funds in a more efficient and student-led manner.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058367-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Sep 2025 - 22 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7TJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASPIRE HE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 48812000 - Financial information systems
- 66110000 - Banking services
- 66151000 - Financial market operational services

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2025 at 09:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058367-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058367-2025
  22nd September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://uea.ac.uk
- https://jsgroup.co.uk/about-jsgroup/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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