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title: "Similarity Detection Software Subscription Renewal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-078775"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "Keele University"
published: "2026-10-14"
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# Similarity Detection Software Subscription Renewal

Buyer: Keele University  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-078775

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## Summary

The University of Keele renewed its subscription to Turnitin similarity-detection software. The service lets students and academic staff compare submitted work against a content database to help identify potential plagiarism and check originality in assessed work. It includes cloud-hosted access, technical support, software updates and maintenance, and is integrated with the university’s learning and assessment systems. The requirement is for software supply services, supporting academic integrity and continuity of the university’s assessment processes. Delivery is recorded across England; the software is used across the University of Keele.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to TURNITIN, LLC. The University used a direct award below the applicable threshold, without competition. The contract was signed on 1 August 2026 and runs from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2027. Its value is £27,621 excluding VAT (£33,145.20 including VAT). The award is active. The requirement was treated as one lot. The published procurement information describes the software’s role and service components, but does not set out an evaluation basis or supplier eligibility criteria.

For suppliers considering a similar future requirement from the University of Keele, this award shows demand for a specialist academic similarity-checking subscription rather than a standalone software licence. A credible alternative would need to compare student and staff submissions against a substantial content database, support originality checking in assessed work, and integrate with existing learning and assessment systems. Cloud-hosted service delivery, ongoing technical support, software updates and maintenance are also part of the requirement. Continuity and compatibility with the university’s established workflows were central to the renewal, so suppliers would need to demonstrate dependable service and a practical transition or integration approach. The buyer selected the incumbent through a direct, non-competitive route for this below-threshold renewal; the award therefore indicates the purchasing route used for this instance, not an open competition.

## Notice

Keele University has awarded a contract for the renewal of Turnitin Similarity Detection Software Subscription for a period of 12 months. Turnitin is used across the University to support academic integrity by enabling students and academic staff to compare submitted work against a comprehensive content database, helping to identify potential plagiarism and ensure originality in assessed work. The software is integrated with the University's learning and assessment systems and forms a key component of the academic assessment process. The contract provides continued access to Turnitin's similarity checking functionality, associated cloud-hosted services, technical support, software updates and maintenance. The renewal ensures continuity of service whilst maintaining compatibility with existing systems and workflows.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/096967-2026 |
| 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 | 14 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £27,621 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Keele University |
| Locality | STAFFORDSHIRE |
| Postcode area | 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 UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72268000 - Software supply services

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2026 at 12:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/096967-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/096967-2026
  14th October 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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