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Similarity Detection Systems

University of Ulster

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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28 Jul 2022 at 11:29

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04 Jul 2022 at 12:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Ulster is seeking to procure "Similarity Detection Systems," focusing on educational software packages in the UK. The procurement method employed is limited, which allows for an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was awarded on 19 July 2022, with a total value of £168,446 for a three-year period, signifying the importance of continuity in services provided by Turnitin UK, the successful supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational technology and software solutions. Companies with expertise in plagiarism detection systems or related software development would be particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders. The emphasis on maintaining historical data integrity within the university's digital infrastructure highlights the need for providers who can offer tailored, resourced, and scalable solutions to meet educational demands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Similarity Detection Systems

Notice Description

Similarity Detection Systems

Lot Information

Lot 1

Turnitin is used to detect plagiarism and is also a fundamental part of the Electronic Management of Assessment that supports over 250,000 student submissions in a given year at Ulster University. As a business model it is very successful as the business value is in the historical database of student papers

Options: It is anticipated the contract will be for three (3) years with no options to extend.

Procurement Information

(1) Prevention of loss of historical University data The Turnitin solution is embedded within the entire digital learning infrastructure throughout the University. lt is not technically feasible to consider another solution without a significant loss of historical information that enables the functionality of plagiarism detection throughout the University.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034d77
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020591-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£168,446 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Ulster
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLERAINE
Postcode
BT52 1SA
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0C Causeway Coast and Glens
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Causeway Coast and Glens
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
East Londonderry

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Turnitin UK

Further Information

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