---
title: "Similarity Detection Software"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000646109"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FIFE COLLEGE"
published: "2021-06-04"
---

# Similarity Detection Software

Buyer: FIFE COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000646109

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## Summary

Fife College is seeking suppliers for the procurement of Similarity Detection Software, an initiative aimed at the education sector located in Dunfermline, UK. The procurement process is currently complete, with the contract awarded on 4th June 2021. The tender followed an open procedure, and the successful supplier is Turnitin LLC, which was selected following an invitation for bids. The total value of the contract is £39,691.57, reflecting the importance of this procurement in enhancing educational tools.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in educational software, technology solutions, and similar services. Companies that demonstrate expertise in creating and supplying software products related to plagiarism detection and academic integrity would find this tender particularly relevant. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider participation, especially given that one of the bids received was from an SME. By engaging in this procurement, businesses can expand their reach within the educational sector and establish long-term partnerships with Fife College.

## Notice

Similarity Detection Software

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Similarity Detection Software

Renewal: 3 x 12 month extensions available.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417246 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Between 3 and 6 years time. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £39,691 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FIFE COLLEGE |
| Locality | DUNFERMLINE |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY11 8DY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Dunfermline Central |
| Westminster constituency | Dunfermline and Dollar |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## 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
- 48190000 - Educational software package

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417246
- 2 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR408379

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR408379&idx=1
  2nd March 2021 - Terms and conditions.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR408379&idx=2
  2nd March 2021 - Specification.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR408379&idx=3
  2nd March 2021 - Schedules to Tender.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR408379&idx=4
  2nd March 2021 - Price schedule.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR408379&idx=5
  2nd March 2021 - ITT Letter.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR408379&idx=6
  2nd March 2021 - Annex A.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR408379&idx=7
  2nd March 2021 - Form of Tender.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR408379
  Similarity Detection Software - Similarity Detection Software
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417246
  Similarity Detection Software - Similarity Detection Software

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://fife.ac.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000646109

## Provenance

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