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Purchasing of a plagiarism tool

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

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22 Aug 2025 at 16:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Purchasing of a plagiarism tool" has been concluded by Sheffield Hallam University (SHU), a sub-central government public authority located in Sheffield, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the services category and is specifically related to software supply services. It commenced on 2nd August 2025 and is set to end on 1st August 2027, with a total value of £149,419.20. The procurement was carried out through a direct method, which involved no competition, as the contract value was below the threshold. The project required a comprehensive solution to detect academic misconduct, addressing issues such as AI-generated text and plagiarism, with integration into the university's existing digital learning environment. The supplier for this contract is Turnitin, LLC, a large-scale company based in the United States.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational technology, particularly those offering innovative tools for academic integrity. Companies providing advanced software solutions that integrate seamlessly with digital learning platforms stand to benefit greatly. Additionally, businesses with capabilities in providing robust user support and training resources, or those looking to expand their market reach within the higher education sector, could leverage such contracts to foster business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchasing of a plagiarism tool

Notice Description

Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) requires a robust solution to detect and prevent academic misconduct, ensuring the integrity of student work. The system must be capable of assessing the originality of submissions by comparing them against a wide range of sources, including online content, academic publications, and previously submitted student papers. It should address emerging challenges such as AI-generated text, contract cheating, copy/paste plagiarism, and collusion, while also supporting draft submissions for formative feedback. The requirement includes functionality for originality checking, comprehensive reporting, and integration with SHU's existing digital learning environment. Additionally, the solution should provide user support, training resources, and access to a knowledge-sharing community to ensure effective adoption and use across the institution.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058d38
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051031-2025
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
£149,419 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 1 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategicprocurement@shu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 1WB
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TURNITIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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