Award

SU105(25) Similarity Detection Software

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

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Award

04 Sep 2025 at 14:06

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Swansea University, located in Swansea, United Kingdom, which has awarded a contract for the purchase of similarity detection software to Turnitin UK Ltd. The process, identified by tender ID SU105(25), falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems." The procurement stage is complete, with the award being active as of 4th September 2025. The contract commenced on 1st August 2025 and will conclude on 31st July 2026. This process was conducted using a direct procurement method, suitable for purchases below the threshold, without competition, and governed under the 2023/54 UKPGA legal framework.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems, especially those capable of providing advanced similarity detection solutions. Large businesses, like Turnitin UK Ltd, who have the infrastructure to support substantial contracts, would be well suited to compete in such procurements. Engaging in contracts like this with public authorities such as Swansea University can facilitate business growth by enhancing their client portfolios and expanding their presence in the educational sector. The association with a reputable institution also provides significant value to the supplier's track record, fostering potential future opportunities within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SU105(25) Similarity Detection Software

Notice Description

Purchase of similarity detection software

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059448
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053985-2025
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,968 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Rhian Nurse
Contact Email
r.nurse@swansea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA2 8PP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Sketty
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TURNITIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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