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Turnitin 2026-29

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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07 Jul 2026 at 08:35

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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07 Jul 2026 at 08:27

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Turnitin 2026-29" was conducted by Cardiff University, a public authority based in Cardiff, United Kingdom. This project involves an online assessment and marking portal, categorised in the industry of software packages and information systems. The procurement was executed through a direct award method, highlighting the necessity for Turnitin's exclusive rights and technical reasons, integral to the university's virtual learning environment. The award, valued at £223,147.20, with a gross amount of £267,776.64, is in the award stage. The contract period begins on 3rd August 2026 and runs until 31st July 2029. The standstill period ends on 17th July 2026, with a future signature due date scheduled for 20th July 2026.

This tender offers notable growth opportunities for businesses in the education technology sector, particularly those specialising in software solutions for academic institutions. While the direct award to Turnitin, LLC underscores the unique fulfilment of Cardiff University's critical requirements, it highlights the importance for other businesses to offer competitive and innovative educational tools. Large-scale technology firms with the ability to provide high-standard, seamless integration into virtual learning environments might find similar opportunities by demonstrating exclusive capabilities or advancing existing technologies, tailored to the evolving needs of educational authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Turnitin 2026-29

Notice Description

online assessment and marking portal

Procurement Information

We need to renew with Turnitin to provide the critical functionality to staff and students. As this is part of the University's virtual learning environment, it is critical to the delivery of teaching to all students and staff.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c4ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063447-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£223,147 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3AT
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TURNITIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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