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Academic Integrity & Assessment Management Systems & Associated Services

NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE

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03 Feb 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

North East Scotland College has awarded a contract for the provision of Academic Integrity & Assessment Management Systems and Associated Services. The procurement process was concluded through a single source justification, with Turnitin LLC being chosen as the supplier. The procurement falls under the education sector, specified with a CPV classification of 48190000, and the service will be delivered within Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire (Region UKM50). The procurement method was limited without prior publication, and substantial direct price savings through a public procurement framework justified this approach. The contract, valued at £21,350.43, was signed on 3rd February 2026, concluding the award stage of the process.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in academic integrity systems and assessment management services, particularly those capable of providing tailored digital solutions within the educational sector. While this specific contract was offered through a single source procurement approach, organisations looking to establish similar agreements should consider the advantages of providing substantial cost savings or unique service offerings. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in technological solutions for educational institutions would be well-positioned for future tenders of this nature, especially as procurement bodies search for reliable partners capable of delivering specialised services efficiently.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Academic Integrity & Assessment Management Systems & Associated Services

Notice Description

Award of Contract by Single Source Justification for the Provision of Academic Integrity & Assessment Management Systems & Associated Services to the College

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of Contract by Single Source Justification for the Provision of Academic Integrity & Assessment Management Systems & Associated Services to the College

Procurement Information

Substantial direct price savings based upon use of public procurement framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000822408
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548586
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

48190000 - Educational software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,350 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20263 weeks 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
NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB25 1BN
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
George St/Harbour
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TURNITIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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