Scope
Reference
T1157
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.
Contract 1. T1157 - CAS Shield Software
Supplier
Contract value
- £741,780 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
3 September 2025
Contract dates
- 3 September 2025 to 2 September 2030
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Potential additional implementation Costs
CPV classifications
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems
- 80340000 - Special education services
Contract locations
- UKH3 - Essex
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
Fixed SLA Schedule included covering priority issues and resolving timescales
Signed contract documents
20250903 - Enroly & University of Essex - Contract Order Form 2025 - Final.docx.pdf
T1157 - Signed Contract
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
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
Supplier
ENROLY LTD
- Companies House: 10880551
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJTY-2927-HZNJ
85 Great Portland Street
London
W1W 7LT
United Kingdom
Email: accounts@enroly.com
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. T1157 - CAS Shield Software
Contracting authority
UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX
- Companies House: RC000652
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQBL-6931-JNGJ
Wivenhoe Park
Colchester
CO4 3SQ
United Kingdom
Email: procure@essex.ac.uk
Website: http://www.essex.ac.uk
Region: UKH34 - Essex Haven Gateway
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government