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Similarity Detection Systems and Associated Services

APUC Ltd

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18 Aug 2021 at 09:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by APUC Ltd, seeking to engage suppliers for "Similarity Detection Systems and Associated Services" within the educational software industry. This initiative is focused on providing solutions to universities and colleges across Scotland and the wider UK. The procurement stage is currently an active award, following a framework agreement that has been extended up to 12 months due to unforeseen circumstances in the supply base. The contract, valued at £1,250,000, is set to run for a duration of 1,800 days, with the revised expiry date for the agreement being 31 August 2022.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the educational technology sector, particularly those specialising in software-related services, database management, and support for educational institutions. Companies with expertise in system implementation, migration support, and maintenance services would be well-positioned to compete. Given the existing suppliers, Turnitin UK and Urkund/Ouriginal, local companies and SMEs with innovative educational solutions may find a pathway to grow their business by participating in future iterations of this framework agreement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Similarity Detection Systems and Associated Services

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Framework Agreement for Similarity Detection Systems for Universities and Colleges in Scotland and the wider UK including provision of all software. Potential services include, but are not limited to: System Implementation and Migration Support; Support and Maintenance; Hosting; Archiving. Functionality required includes, without limitation to, similarity analysis and reports on student assignment submissions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d638
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020169-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48190000 - Educational software package

48611000 - Database software package

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20179 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
APUC Ltd
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK8 2DZ
Postcode Area
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling East
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Turnitin UK

Urkund/Ouriginal

Further Information

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