Award

Originality Checking and Feedback software - This contract is called-off the APUC awarded framework agreement for 'Academic Integrity and Assessment Management Systems', ref: ITS1049 AP

LEEDS TRINITY UNIVERSITY

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Award

08 Dec 2025 at 10:59

Summary of the contracting process

Leeds Trinity University has concluded the award stage for a contract concerning the provision of Originality Checking and Feedback software. The contract is a call-off from the APUC framework agreement, specifically focusing on 'Academic Integrity and Assessment Management Systems'. With an industry classification under educational software packages, the contract is located in Leeds, England, with a delivery area postal code of LS18 5HD. The tender process used a selective procurement method facilitated by a framework agreement, and it was completed with the award date on 21st November 2025. The contract will commence on 19th January 2026 and conclude on 18th January 2027, valued at £44,758.

This procurement offers significant business growth potential for firms specialising in educational technology solutions, especially those that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or are engaged in the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors. As the contract has been awarded using a framework agreement, businesses that are part of such frameworks would be well-positioned to compete. Turnitin UK Ltd, identified as an SME, has been awarded the contract highlighting opportunities for similar scale companies. Organisations looking to enhance their presence in the academic technology market, particularly with innovative originality checking tools, would find similar tenders advantageous.

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Notice Title

Originality Checking and Feedback software - This contract is called-off the APUC awarded framework agreement for 'Academic Integrity and Assessment Management Systems', ref: ITS1049 AP

Notice Description

Originality Checking and Feedback software - This contract is called-off the APUC awarded framework agreement for 'Academic Integrity and Assessment Management Systems', ref: ITS1049 AP

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-00c42a19-9dd3-4fa8-9c9d-0debdd9fa108
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b1bb221-656e-4da3-ab96-7b48f8bd9a3d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,758 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,758 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 18 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS TRINITY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Mark Hayter
Contact Email
m.hayter@leedstrinity.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS18 5HD
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Horsforth
Westminster Constituency
Leeds North West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TURNITIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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