Awarded contract

Cognassist software

Details

Buyer: Coventry University
Supplier(s): Cognassist UK Limited
Value: £227,700
Duration: 3 years
Topic: Software package and information systems
Published: 25 September 2026
Source: uk:find_a_tender

Tender 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. ## Contract award Title: Cognassist software

Timeline

Completed: Award published25 September 2026
Current notice
Completed: Award date25 September 2026
Next: Contract expiry date7 October 2029in 3 years

About the buyer

Coventry University buys as a higher education institution, with a centralised procurement team based in its Finance Department at the Armstrong Siddeley Building. Suppliers must complete a competitive tender process before they gain approved status. Coventry University belongs to the Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium, a collaborative buying group for more than one hundred higher and further education institutions.

Further competitions run on the framework agreements the consortium negotiates across most commodity areas.

Over the past 5 years, most of Coventry University's contract awards have been in software and information systems, business services and IT services.

Decision makers

Connect with the people behind this procurement.

Job title	Phone number	Work email
Head of Procurement	+44 •••• ••••••	••••••••@coventry-university.gov
Commercial Director	+44 •••• ••••••	••••••••@coventry-university.gov
Procurement Manager	+44 •••• ••••••	••••••••@coventry-university.gov
Category Lead	+44 •••• ••••••	••••••••@coventry-university.gov
Senior Buyer	+44 •••• ••••••	••••••••@coventry-university.gov
Contracts Manager	+44 •••• ••••••	••••••••@coventry-university.gov