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Academic Integrity Software for Keele University

UNIVERSITY OF KEELE

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04 Nov 2025 at 17:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Academic Integrity Software for Keele University" was initiated by the University of Keele, based in Newcastle, England. This procurement falls under the industry category "Software package and information systems" and has been completed. The procurement method was a direct single tender action, with an award issued to Turnitin LLC for £25,074. The tender process concluded on 1st July 2025, with the contract period running from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2026. The procurement was particularly focused on ensuring the continuity and integration of academic processes at the university.

This tender presented opportunities for businesses specialising in academic software solutions, particularly those capable of integrating with existing university systems. While small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were not specifically targeted for this contract, companies experienced in providing robust software packages could find similar opportunities beneficial for growth. Turnitin LLC, a large supplier, succeeded in securing this contract, highlighting the need for established solutions in the academic integrity domain.

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Notice Title

Academic Integrity Software for Keele University

Notice Description

Turnitin Feedback Studio Originality Software renewal required to meet current requirements including existing University integrations and academic process continuity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f80bf495-b122-4c5b-88ba-6646d20a4360
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f73107eb-6aed-4812-81a2-dfce01ee699b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,074 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,074 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 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
UNIVERSITY OF KEELE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
ST5 5BG
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Electoral Ward
Keele
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle-under-Lyme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TURNITIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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