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30 Jul 2026 at 08:16

Summary of the contracting process

Bournemouth University has completed a procurement process for anti-plagiarism software, specifically the Turnitin Feedback Studio, for supporting staff and students in assessing similarity and plagiarism in academic work. The procurement falls under the category of "Software package and information systems" and was conducted through a direct procurement method, allowing for below-threshold, non-competitive acquisition. Located at the Poole House, Talbot Campus, in Poole, United Kingdom, the university finalised the contract with Turnitin, LLC, a US-based supplier. This contract, valued at £67,639.44, commenced on 1st May 2026 and will conclude on 30th April 2027.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the software and information systems sector, particularly those offering innovative solutions in the education field. Suppliers with the capacity to offer bespoke software solutions that enhance academic integrity and support educational institutions can leverage similar opportunities for growth. Businesses that can demonstrate unique functionalities, ease of integration, and competitive pricing are well-suited to engage in such procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Anti-plagiarism Software

Notice Description

Turnitin Feedback Studio for supporting staff and students across BU enabling assessments to be checked for similarity and plagiarism and providing feedback on this.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d728
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071984-2026
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

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£67,639 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOURNEMOUTH 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
POOLE
Postcode
BH12 5BB
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Talbot & Branksome Woods
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TURNITIN

Further Information

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