No more chasing signatures across campus.
Track deadlines. Predict spend. Collect e-signatures in minutes. Concord is the secure central hub for all your agreements.
CASE STUDY
See how Denison University uses Concord to track vendor deadlines
“Concord has all the functionality we need, and we’re still finding even more ways in which it’s useful.”
Steve Storck
Purchasing manager for Denison University’s department of business services
30% less time spent
correcting & organizing contracts
THE CHALLENGE
Managing contracts across campus shouldn’t be this painful.
Higher education contract administrators face daily operational challenges that go far beyond basic document management:
- Manual routing bottlenecks
- Vendor management headaches
- Critical documents at risk
- Compliance vulnerabilities
THE SOLUTION
A secure contract platform your departments will actually use
Replace scattered systems and risky email workflows with a single secure platform built for higher education. Key benefits:
- Bank-level security for SSNs and payment info
- Standardized templates
- Track every contract’s status in real time
- Automatic renewal alerts
THE RESULTS
Time and labor savings
-20%
less time spent searching for contract terms every day
-40%
less time negotiating sales contracts
-50%
time spent tracking down agreements
Automated processes
Contracts are managed via automated workflows, all in one intuitive platform
Manual processes
Contracts have to be managed manually, across many platforms
Full visibility into contracts
Your team can quickly search all contracts and get email updates
Limited visibility into contracts
The finance team lacks insight into contract amounts and other key terms
AI-powered data extraction
Agreement Intelligence extracts all contract terms automatically
Time-consuming data collection
Forecast data has to be entered by hand, requiring hours of labor
HOW IT WORKS
Pull key information from any contract in seconds
- Review and approve contracts faster by automatically surfacing important dates, payment terms, and compliance requirements
- Protect sensitive data like SSNs and payment details with bank-level security
- Perfect for faculty contracts, vendor agreements, and student forms
Never let another contract slip through the cracks
- Get automatic reminders before faculty contracts, vendor agreements, and licenses expire
- Track approval status across departments in real time
- Know instantly when contracts need attention or are stuck in review
See exactly where your contracts stand
- Track bottlenecks and approval times across departments
- Monitor contract volume and processing time
- Generate audit-ready reports in seconds
Unlock insights from all of your agreements.
Frequently asked
questions
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What is contract management software, and how can it benefit higher education institutions?
Contract management software streamlines the lifecycle of academic contracts, enhancing efficiency, compliance, and collaboration across university departments.
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Is Concord suitable for managing various types of academic contracts?
Yes, Concord is equipped to manage diverse academic contracts, including research agreements, vendor contracts, and partnership memorandums.
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Can Concord assist in monitoring academic contract deadlines and compliance milestones?
Absolutely. Concord enables you to set automated reminders for critical dates, ensuring timely renewals and adherence to compliance requirements.
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Is Concord’s storage truly unlimited?
Yes! Concord provides unlimited storage space for documents and attachments. You can upload contracts one by one or in bulk.
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Does Concord support e-signatures for fast contract approvals?
Yes, Concord includes built-in e-signature capabilities, allowing you to finalize contracts quickly and securely without needing additional tools.
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Is Concord capable of integrating with existing university systems, such as Student Information Systems (SIS) or Learning Management Systems (LMS)?
Yes – Concord has custom API capabilities to integrate with various systems