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Online Academic Writing Feedback Service for Students

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

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Award

29 Aug 2025 at 10:59

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield Hallam University, a sub-central government public authority located in Sheffield, United Kingdom, has successfully completed the procurement process for an "Online Academic Writing Feedback Service for Students." The procurement was conducted via a direct method, below the threshold without competition. The awarded contract, having been signed on the 28th of August 2025, becomes active from the 16th of September 2025 and will remain in effect until the 17th of September 2026. This tender falls under the industry category of services, specifically writing agency services, with Studiosity PTY LTD as the supplier.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the educational technology sector, particularly those specialising in online services that enhance student learning experiences. Companies providing around-the-clock online academic feedback solutions are well-suited to benefit from such procurement opportunities, given the usefulness of personalised feedback on writing skills. With procurement processes favouring innovative and user-friendly platforms, similar service providers can leverage their expertise to establish partnerships with educational institutions seeking to enhance their offerings to students.

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Notice Title

Online Academic Writing Feedback Service for Students

Notice Description

Online Academic Writing Feedback Service for Students - PS106,410 Gross An integral component of the Skills Centre self-help offer is the writing feedback service. Studiosity, available 24/7 and accessed via Blackboard, provides students with personalised feedback on writing structure, style, language use, spelling, and grammar. It doesn't provide students with answers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05904e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052402-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92312211 - Writing agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£106,410 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
15 Sep 2025 - 17 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

STUDIOSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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