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title: "Renewal of Similarity Detection Software"
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published: "2024-04-26"
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# Renewal of Similarity Detection Software

Buyer: KEELE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-837a1152-d1e9-4709-9df8-657d13f5e8ad

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## Summary

Keele University has recently awarded a contract for the Renewal of Similarity Detection Software through a direct procurement method. The contract value is £21,142 GBP, with a contract period from 1st August 2023 to 31st July 2024. The procurement stage was completed on 28th July 2023, and the tender was directly awarded to Turnitin UK Ltd. The location of the procurement is in Keele, Newcastle, England under the goods category of the Software package and information systems industry.

This tender provides an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage in providing Similarity Detection Software services to Keele University. Businesses specialising in software packages and information systems, especially those offering similarity detection services, would find this contract suitable for their expertise. The procurement process has already concluded, and Turnitin UK Ltd. has successfully secured this contract, indicating a competitive environment where companies with relevant capabilities can thrive.

## Notice

Direct Award

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bb0596f-cb26-4b36-bdff-ef4fb19aa1b7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,142 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,142 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KEELE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST5 5BG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| Electoral ward | Keele |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TURNITIN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2024 at 15:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bb0596f-cb26-4b36-bdff-ef4fb19aa1b7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bb0596f-cb26-4b36-bdff-ef4fb19aa1b7
  26th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.keele.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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