---
title: "Purchasing of a plagiarism tool"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058d38"
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# Purchasing of a plagiarism tool

Buyer: SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058d38

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Purchasing of a plagiarism tool" has been concluded by Sheffield Hallam University (SHU), a sub-central government public authority located in Sheffield, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the services category and is specifically related to software supply services. It commenced on 2nd August 2025 and is set to end on 1st August 2027, with a total value of £149,419.20. The procurement was carried out through a direct method, which involved no competition, as the contract value was below the threshold. The project required a comprehensive solution to detect academic misconduct, addressing issues such as AI-generated text and plagiarism, with integration into the university's existing digital learning environment. The supplier for this contract is Turnitin, LLC, a large-scale company based in the United States.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational technology, particularly those offering innovative tools for academic integrity. Companies providing advanced software solutions that integrate seamlessly with digital learning platforms stand to benefit greatly. Additionally, businesses with capabilities in providing robust user support and training resources, or those looking to expand their market reach within the higher education sector, could leverage such contracts to foster business growth.

## Notice

Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) requires a robust solution to detect and prevent academic misconduct, ensuring the integrity of student work. The system must be capable of assessing the originality of submissions by comparing them against a wide range of sources, including online content, academic publications, and previously submitted student papers. It should address emerging challenges such as AI-generated text, contract cheating, copy/paste plagiarism, and collusion, while also supporting draft submissions for formative feedback. The requirement includes functionality for originality checking, comprehensive reporting, and integration with SHU's existing digital learning environment. Additionally, the solution should provide user support, training resources, and access to a knowledge-sharing community to ensure effective adoption and use across the institution.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051031-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2025 - 1 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £149,419 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 1WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72268000 - Software supply services

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2025 at 16:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051031-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051031-2025
  22nd August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.shu.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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