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Published 25 Sept 2026, 13:08 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Cognassist software — UK public procurement notice

Authority: Coventry University (Education)

Direct award
Sectors: Software Packages & ERP (48) Delivery: UK
Awarded value£227,700published award · exc. VAT
Award in standstill 25 Sept 2026no call for competition
Award (standstill) to Cognassist UK Ltd

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Implementing Cognassist enables CUA to proactively identify hidden cognitive needs and neurodivergence at scale through automated, scientifically validated digital assessments during onboarding. By delivering personalised support modules and tailored strategies, the platform directly improves individual retention, engagement, and performance outcomes. Cognassist automatically generates audit-grade evidence and documentation, ensuring full compliance with regulatory funding requirements thereby ensuring compliant claims for Learning Support Funds. This procurement delivers a compelling return on investment by mitigating attrition risks, driving higher completion rates, and advancing CUA's strategic commitment to neuro-inclusion.

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1Lot 1Awarded
Delivery: UK
48000000 Software package and information systems

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Direct award
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Notice status
Awarded without competition
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Direct award — no call for competition
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
25 Sept 2026, 13:08 BST
Last source update
25 Sept 2026, 13:08 BST
Authority reference
PA-FRAM-2010-26-TH
Latest notice
Contract award notice (UK6)
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-077a84
Why no open competition
Single Suppliers Intellectual Property Exclusive Rights; Single Suppliers Technical Reasons
Published justification
Cognassist provides a proprietary, evidence-based digital platform that combines automated cognitive screening with tailored learning support mapped directly to regulatory funding and compliance standards. As no alternative market provider offers an equivalent end-to-end solution integrating psychometric profiling, automated reasonable adjustments, and real-time audit reporting, Cognassist is uniquely capable of fulfilling these operational requirements.

How it was run

Submission deadline
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Timeline

2 published dates · Europe/London
  1. Notice published5 days ago
    25 Sept 2026, 13:08 BST
  2. Standstill endsin 7 days
    7 Oct 2026, 23:59 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics — not a forecast
Awards 1some still in standstill
Awarded value £227,7001 award exc. VAT
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Cognassist UK LtdSME8 Oct 2026 — 7 Oct 2029£227,70025 Sept 2026standstill to 7 Oct 2026Standstill

Notice history

3 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 25 Sept 2026
  1. Contract signature expected
    8 Oct 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
  2. Contract award notice published
    25 Sept 2026, 13:08 BSTUK6
  3. Transparency notice published
    25 Sept 2026, 13:03 BSTUK5

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Coventry University

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PMMH-2339-NMGH Priory Street, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5FB [email protected]

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice
  • COGNASSIST UK LIMITEDAwarded supplierGB-COH: 12159846GB-PPON: PGML-8298-LWBY Rmt Accountants & Business Advisers Ltd, Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East, NE12 8EG

Official documents & specifications (3)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Conflict of interest declarationtenderConflict of interest declarationNot published

Notices published for this procedure

  • Contract award notice awardContract award noticeUK6Contract award notice on Find a Tender
  • Transparency notice awardTransparency noticeUK5Transparency notice on Find a Tender