Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-058533
- Published by:
- University of Essex
- Authority ID:
- AA20012
- Publication date:
- 09 September 2025
- Deadline date:
- -
- Notice type:
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
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 theirCAS 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 andpreparing to register.
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement reference
T1157
Procurement description
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.
Contracting authority
UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX
Identification register:
Address 1: Wivenhoe Park
Town/City: Colchester
Postcode: CO4 3SQ
Country: United Kingdom
Website: http://www.essex.ac.uk
Companies House: RC000652
NUTS code: UKH34
Email: procure@essex.ac.uk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Supplier
ENROLY LTD
Identification register:
Address 1: 85 Great Portland Street
Town/City: London
Postcode: W1W 7LT
Country: United Kingdom
Companies House: 10880551
NUTS code: UKI32
Email: accounts@enroly.com
Type:
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Description of how these justifications apply
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
Direct award justification
Single suppliers technical reasons
Trade agreements
Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Contract
T1157 - CAS Shield Software
ID: 1 Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Date the contract will be signed (estimated)
03 September 2025, 00:00AM Contract dates (estimated)
03 September 2025, 00:00AM to 02 September 2030, 23:59PM
Does this contract include options?: Yes
Options description:
Potential additional implementation Costs
Documents
Document type
Description
T1157 - Signed Contract
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
Fixed SLA Schedule included covering priority issues and resolving timescales
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1 Status: Complete
Coding
Commodity categories
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Title
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Parent category
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| 48100000 |
Industry specific software package |
Software package and information systems |
| 48900000 |
Miscellaneous software package and computer systems |
Software package and information systems |
| 80340000 |
Special education services |
Higher education services |
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About the buyer
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- Admin contact:
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- Technical contact:
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- Other contact:
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