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title: "Similarity Detection Software"
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# Similarity Detection Software

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-df8a8d1f-da0b-46e5-a77e-1b59adaa1fc1

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has successfully concluded a procurement process for the provision of Similarity Detection Software, which falls within the software package and information systems category. This contract was secured through a call-off from the APUC ITS1049 AP framework agreement and has been awarded to Turnitin, LLC. The procurement, conducted under a selective method, reached the award stage on 24th July 2025. This contract, valued at £131,665, spans two years from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2027, with services to be delivered in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for business growth, primarily within the software and IT industry sectors. Businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly in providing innovative educational technologies, would have found this opportunity fitting. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) would have been well-positioned to engage, given their adaptability and potential to offer bespoke solutions, even though the contract was ultimately awarded to a larger entity. The structured procurement approach, through a framework, facilitates efficient and expedited engagements for qualified suppliers.

## Notice

Provision of Similarity Detection Software for the University of Sheffield, procured under framework from the APUC ITS1049 AP. Awarded to Turnitin LLC as per the above mentioned framework for a 24 month contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5eee1a6-7577-4474-8460-b690197d96b0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £131,665 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £131,665 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## 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

- 25 Jul 2025 at 09:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5eee1a6-7577-4474-8460-b690197d96b0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5eee1a6-7577-4474-8460-b690197d96b0
  25th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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