Award

Similarity Detection, Grading and Feedback system

THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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05 Nov 2024 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed a procurement process for a "Similarity Detection, Grading and Feedback system," categorised under "services" in the education sector. The contract was awarded through an open procedure to Turnitin LLC, a large supplier based in the United States. The project involves an enterprise licence with premium support for the Turnitin Feedback Studio and is located at The University of Edinburgh, Scotland (UKM75). The contract, valued at GBP 249,162, was signed on 1st March 2024 and will last for 12 months, with options to extend for another two 12-month periods.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational technology and software development to demonstrate their capabilities in providing premium support services. While the tender has been awarded to a large supplier, other businesses can look forward to similar opportunities by ensuring compliance with open procurement methods and aligning their offerings with the needs of educational institutions. SMEs with innovative detection and feedback solutions would particularly benefit from engaging in such tenders to enhance their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Similarity Detection, Grading and Feedback system

Notice Description

an Enterprise Licence including premium support for the Turnitin Feedback Studio

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of an Enterprise Licence including premium support for the Turnitin Feedback Studio for 12 months plus the optional additional two 12 months extension (1+1+1) via a direct award off APUC framework; ITS 1025 AP, Similarity Detection Systems and Associated Services. A direct award to the top-ranked supplier of APUC framework; IITS 1025 AP, Similarity Detection Systems and Associated Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000782356
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517580
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£249,162 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20241 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Kim Scott-Woodhouse
Contact Email
k.scott-woodhouse@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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