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MT0806 Similarity Testing

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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03 Aug 2018 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed a procurement process titled "MT0806 Similarity Testing", aimed at acquiring a similarity detection system to replace an expiring contract. This tender was processed through an open procurement method as part of Framework Agreement ITS1025AP, with the award date being 3rd August 2018. The tender pertains to the education sector, with delivery to the University’s location in Edinburgh, and had a total contract value of £120,424. The tender attracted three bids, indicating competitive interest in this opportunity.

This contract presents valuable opportunities for businesses involved in educational technology and software solutions, particularly those specialising in similarity detection systems and associated services. Companies that possess proven expertise in providing tools for academic integrity, plagiarism detection, or similar services would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. The procurement process looks for suppliers who can demonstrate cost-effectiveness and strong support capabilities that align with the University's aims to save on support costs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MT0806 Similarity Testing

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh's contract for Supply of Similarity Detection System was due to expire 1st August 2018. To reduce support costs and achieve the best value for money, it was been decided that a "mini-tender" within Framework Agreement ITS1025AP would be carried out.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh's current contract for Supply of Similarity Detection System expired 1st August 2018. To reduce support costs and achieve the best value for money, it had been decided that a "mini-tender" within Framework Agreement ITS1025AP was be carried out.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000552627
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327081
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£120,424 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
andrew.helmn@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502508

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TURNITIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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