---
title: "Turnitin 2026-29"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c4ca"
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buyer: "CARDIFF UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-07-07"
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# Turnitin 2026-29

Buyer: CARDIFF UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c4ca

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Turnitin 2026-29" was conducted by Cardiff University, a public authority based in Cardiff, United Kingdom. This project involves an online assessment and marking portal, categorised in the industry of software packages and information systems. The procurement was executed through a direct award method, highlighting the necessity for Turnitin's exclusive rights and technical reasons, integral to the university's virtual learning environment. The award, valued at £223,147.20, with a gross amount of £267,776.64, is in the award stage. The contract period begins on 3rd August 2026 and runs until 31st July 2029. The standstill period ends on 17th July 2026, with a future signature due date scheduled for 20th July 2026.

This tender offers notable growth opportunities for businesses in the education technology sector, particularly those specialising in software solutions for academic institutions. While the direct award to Turnitin, LLC underscores the unique fulfilment of Cardiff University's critical requirements, it highlights the importance for other businesses to offer competitive and innovative educational tools. Large-scale technology firms with the ability to provide high-standard, seamless integration into virtual learning environments might find similar opportunities by demonstrating exclusive capabilities or advancing existing technologies, tailored to the evolving needs of educational authorities.

## Notice

online assessment and marking portal

### Procurement Information

We need to renew with Turnitin to provide the critical functionality to staff and students. As this is part of the University's virtual learning environment, it is critical to the delivery of teaching to all students and staff.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063447-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £223,147 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARDIFF UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 3AT |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| 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

- 7 Jul 2026 at 08:35 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063447-2026
- 7 Jul 2026 at 08:27 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063439-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063447-2026
  7th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063439-2026
  7th July 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cardiff.ac.uk
- http://www.turnitin.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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