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Plagiarism Detection and Feedback Studio Subscription

CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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07 Jul 2025 at 10:34

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff Metropolitan University, operating under Welsh devolved regulations, has recently completed a public procurement process for a "Plagiarism Detection and Feedback Studio Subscription" aimed at enhancing educational tools within their institution. This direct procurement, categorised under "goods" and notably involving no competitive tender due to its below-threshold nature, resulted in the award of a three-year contract to Turnitin LLC. The contract commences on 31 July 2025 and concludes on 30 July 2028, with a gross contract value of £161,000. This procurement supports educational software enhancement located within the UK region designated as UKL2.

This tender presents an opportunity primarily for large-scale businesses involved in the supply of educational software solutions. Although the direct procurement path limited competitive engagement in this instance, companies within the education technology sector could still explore partnership opportunities or anticipate potential future needs for similar services in related sub-central government procurements. Networking with academic institutions like Cardiff Metropolitan University could prove beneficial for educational software providers seeking to expand their market presence in the UK.

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Notice Title

Plagiarism Detection and Feedback Studio Subscription

Notice Description

3 year subscription to Turnitin Plagiarism detection and Feedback studio.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0559be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037697-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
£134,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2025 - 30 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF5 2YB
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Llandaff
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TURNITIN

Further Information

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