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Award

29 Jun 2026 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

Canterbury Christ Church University, located in Canterbury, UK, has completed a public procurement process for an e-Assessment Tool. This project falls under the services category, specifically targeting educational software development. The procurement process was carried out via a direct method, below the threshold and without competition, and has reached the contract award stage. Key dates include the signing of the contract on 25th June 2026, with the contract period stretching from 2nd August 2026 to 1st August 2029. The awarded supplier, Turnitin, LLC, is based in Oakland, United States.

This procurement of an e-Assessment Tool presents substantial opportunities for companies specialising in educational software development, particularly those offering tools to maintain academic integrity through the detection of plagiarism and AI-generated content. Businesses involved in the creation and enhancement of such tools could significantly benefit from similar opportunities, enhancing their product positioning and market reach in the education sector. While this particular contract was awarded directly, it exemplifies the demand for robust digital assessment solutions by educational institutions aiming to uphold their academic standards and reputation.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

e-Assessment Tool

Notice Description

The tool is required to assist with grading students work to safeguard academic integrity at CCCU. The tool provides protection for institutional reputation by identifying when likely instances of plagiarism, AI-generated content, or other forms of academic misconduct are present in student writing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bf50
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060853-2026
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

72212190 - Educational software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£172,577 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 1 Aug 2029 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
CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT1 1QU
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Barton
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TURNITIN

Further Information

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