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Academic Integrity and Assessment Feedback Platform

DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY

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03 Aug 2026 at 15:21

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Summary of the contracting process

De Montfort University, a public law body located in Leicester, United Kingdom, has concluded the procurement process for an "Academic Integrity and Assessment Feedback Platform" under the legal basis of the European Directive 2014/24/EU. The procurement was conducted through a limited method as a call-off from a framework agreement with APUC, and it did not involve prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £65,000, was awarded to Turnitin LLC, based in Oakland, CA, USA, on 30 July 2026. The procurement category is classified under software package and information systems, with delivery addresses specified within the UK. The procurement process has reached the award stage and is complete.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the software development sector, particularly those that specialise in academic and educational tools. With a focus on enhancing academic integrity and assessment processes, suitable candidates would include companies proficient in information systems and software packages, especially those with innovative solutions for educational institutions. As the process involved a framework agreement, familiarity with such procurement avenues can benefit companies looking to engage in similar future opportunities with De Montfort University or comparable public entities. This procurement underscores the importance of strategic partnerships and collaborations within the educational technology industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Academic Integrity and Assessment Feedback Platform

Notice Description

Academic Integrity and Assessment Feedback Platform Turnitin

Lot Information

Lot 1

Call off from the following framework: APUC Academic Integrity and Assessment Management Systems

Procurement Information

Call off from a framework agreement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06da4f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073351-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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
£65,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DE MONTFORT 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
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 9BH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TURNITIN

Further Information

Notice URLs

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