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Turnitin 25/26

DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY

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07 Aug 2025 at 07:56

Summary of the contracting process

De Montfort University in Leicester has recently completed a direct procurement process for the supply of Turnitin services. This tool is essential for assessing document originality, and the contract covers software supply services. The buying organisation classifies itself as a public authority in sub-central government. The procurement method chosen was below threshold and without competition, indicating a bespoke decision to utilise Turnitin, LLC. The procurement stage is at the award and contract implementation phase, having commenced on 1st August 2025, with the contract set to conclude on 31st July 2026. The legal basis for this procurement aligns with the UK's 2023 legislation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

This contract presents an opportunity for large-scale software service providers, particularly those specialising in academic and anti-plagiarism solutions, to engage with similar sectors. Turnitin's market leadership confirms the demand for sophisticated plagiarism detection tools/services. Businesses operating in software supply services aimed at educational institutions should explore ways to provide value in this industry niche. While this tender has concluded, understanding the procurement preferences of academic organisations like De Montfort University could lead to future business growth opportunities in software innovation and educational tools.

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Notice Title

Turnitin 25/26

Notice Description

Turnitin is an online tool primarily used for assessing the originality of produced works. It compares submitted documents against a vast array of academic content, websites and wider publications in order to identify plagiarism. Turnitin is a market leader in plagiarism tooling and possesses a protected position within the market.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0582ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046720-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£61,473 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@dmu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 9BH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TURNITIN

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