Award

Similarity Detection Software

FIFE COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Jun 2021 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

02 Mar 2021 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Fife College is seeking suppliers for the procurement of Similarity Detection Software, an initiative aimed at the education sector located in Dunfermline, UK. The procurement process is currently complete, with the contract awarded on 4th June 2021. The tender followed an open procedure, and the successful supplier is Turnitin LLC, which was selected following an invitation for bids. The total value of the contract is £39,691.57, reflecting the importance of this procurement in enhancing educational tools.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in educational software, technology solutions, and similar services. Companies that demonstrate expertise in creating and supplying software products related to plagiarism detection and academic integrity would find this tender particularly relevant. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider participation, especially given that one of the bids received was from an SME. By engaging in this procurement, businesses can expand their reach within the educational sector and establish long-term partnerships with Fife College.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Similarity Detection Software

Notice Description

Similarity Detection Software

Lot Information

Lot 1

Similarity Detection Software

Renewal: 3 x 12 month extensions available.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000646109
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417246
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48190000 - Educational software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,691 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Between 3 and 6 years time.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIFE COLLEGE
Contact Name
Ken Haig
Contact Email
kenhaig@fife.ac.uk, procurement@fife.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1383845116, +44 7973642889

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNFERMLINE
Postcode
KY11 8DY
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Dunfermline Central
Westminster Constituency
Dunfermline and Dollar

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TURNITIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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