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Award of Provision of Similarity Detection Software

University of the Highlands and Islands

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07 Apr 2026 at 11:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of the Highlands and Islands has concluded a procurement process for the provision of Similarity Detection Software, with an award made to Turnitin LLC. The procurement falls under the 'services' category and involves the software package and information systems industry. Situated in Inverness, the university has facilitated this contract on behalf of all UHI Academic Partners, catering to both further and higher education students. This tender is part of a Mini Competition via Lot 1 under the APUC Framework Agreement 'Academic Integrity, Assessment Management Systems and Associated Services' (ITS1049 AP). The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, with the tender process beginning on 4th March 2026 and involving a contract value of £158,000. Additionally, there are provisions for two possible twelve-month extensions post the initial contract term.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for software providers, particularly those specialising in educational software, software-related services, and software supply services. The contract's focus on similarity detection software within educational environments presents growth opportunities for businesses aiming to expand their services in academic integrity and assessment management systems. Companies with expertise in providing similar technological solutions and those affiliated with academic frameworks or interested in expanding partnerships with educational institutions across the UK would find this opportunity well-suited for their business capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Provision of Similarity Detection Software

Notice Description

The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has a requirement for the Provision of Similarity Detection Software.It should be noted that this contract is being tendered by the University of the Highlands and Islands, on behalf of all UHI Academic Partners. The system shall cover both further and higher education students.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000819731
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553337
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48190000 - Educational software package

72260000 - Software-related services

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£158,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of the Highlands and Islands
Additional Buyers

Aberdeenshire Council

Angus Council

Argyll and Bute Council

Clackmannanshire Council

Dumfries and Galloway Council

Fife Council

Hillcrest Homes

Moray Council

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

NHS Lanarkshire

National Library of Scotland

New College Lanarkshire

Perth & Kinross Council

Redress Scotland

Registers of Scotland

Scottish Forestry

Scottish Government

Scottish Police Authority

South Ayrshire Council

The City of Edinburgh Council

University of Dundee

University of Strathclyde

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
IV2 3JH
Postcode Area
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness Millburn
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
43
Supplier Names

ABACUS CREATIVE RESOURCES LTD

ACOEM UK Ltd

AECOM Ltd

ARC Marquees Ltd

ASA Recruitment (Quick Quotes)

Adlib

Albion Environmental Ltd

AtkinsRéalis PPS Limited

BMES (Scotland) Ltd.

Barnardo's

Blue Triangle

CAS DUNCAN

D&J Taxis

Dingbro Ltd

Econ Engineering Ltd

EnviroCentre

Gibb & Beveridge Engineering Agencies Ltd

HC One Ltd

Harvey Nash Limited

Health Is One Ltd

Ipsos MORI

MGM Timber

MRG Electrical Services Ltd.

Nucore Group Limited

Orona Limited

Oxford Instruments

P1 Contractors

Perth Radio Taxis Limited

Quo Imus Limited (trading as Qi Consulting)

R Davidson Joiners & Builders

Richard Irvin FM Limited

Ricoh UK Ltd.

Royal Blind T/A Sight Scotland

Taylor and Fraser

The Good Joinery Co. Ltd

The Lines Between Ltd.

Tracsis Traffic Data Limited

Turnitin LLC

Venesky Brown Ltd

WSP

boxxe Limited

icecream architecture ice cream

marport uk ltd

Further Information

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