---
title: "MT0806 Similarity Testing"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000552627"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000552627.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2018-08-03"
---

# MT0806 Similarity Testing

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000552627

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has completed a procurement process titled "MT0806 Similarity Testing", aimed at acquiring a similarity detection system to replace an expiring contract. This tender was processed through an open procurement method as part of Framework Agreement ITS1025AP, with the award date being 3rd August 2018. The tender pertains to the education sector, with delivery to the University’s location in Edinburgh, and had a total contract value of £120,424. The tender attracted three bids, indicating competitive interest in this opportunity.

This contract presents valuable opportunities for businesses involved in educational technology and software solutions, particularly those specialising in similarity detection systems and associated services. Companies that possess proven expertise in providing tools for academic integrity, plagiarism detection, or similar services would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. The procurement process looks for suppliers who can demonstrate cost-effectiveness and strong support capabilities that align with the University's aims to save on support costs.

## Notice

The University of Edinburgh's contract for Supply of Similarity Detection System was due to expire 1st August 2018. To reduce support costs and achieve the best value for money, it was been decided that a "mini-tender" within Framework Agreement ITS1025AP would be carried out.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh's current contract for Supply of Similarity Detection System expired 1st August 2018. To reduce support costs and achieve the best value for money, it had been decided that a "mini-tender" within Framework Agreement ITS1025AP was be carried out.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327081 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £120,424 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## 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

- 3 Aug 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327081

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327081
  MT0806 Similarity Testing - The University of Edinburgh's contract for Supply of Similarity Detection System was due to expire 1st August 2018. To reduce support costs and achieve the best value for money, it was been decided that a "mini-tender" within Framework Agreement ITS1025AP would be carried out.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000552627

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