---
title: "Similarity Detection, Grading and Feedback system"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000782356"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000782356.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2024-11-05"
---

# Similarity Detection, Grading and Feedback system

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000782356

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has completed a procurement process for a "Similarity Detection, Grading and Feedback system," categorised under "services" in the education sector. The contract was awarded through an open procedure to Turnitin LLC, a large supplier based in the United States. The project involves an enterprise licence with premium support for the Turnitin Feedback Studio and is located at The University of Edinburgh, Scotland (UKM75). The contract, valued at GBP 249,162, was signed on 1st March 2024 and will last for 12 months, with options to extend for another two 12-month periods.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational technology and software development to demonstrate their capabilities in providing premium support services. While the tender has been awarded to a large supplier, other businesses can look forward to similar opportunities by ensuring compliance with open procurement methods and aligning their offerings with the needs of educational institutions. SMEs with innovative detection and feedback solutions would particularly benefit from engaging in such tenders to enhance their market presence.

## Notice

an Enterprise Licence including premium support for the Turnitin Feedback Studio

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of an Enterprise Licence including premium support for the Turnitin Feedback Studio for 12 months plus the optional additional two 12 months extension (1+1+1) via a direct award off APUC framework; ITS 1025 AP, Similarity Detection Systems and Associated Services. A direct award to the top-ranked supplier of APUC framework; IITS 1025 AP, Similarity Detection Systems and Associated Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517580 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £249,162 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE 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

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

### Codes

- 72268000 - Software supply services

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517580

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517580
  Similarity Detection, Grading and Feedback system - an Enterprise Licence including premium support for the Turnitin Feedback Studio

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000782356
- https://www.ed.ac.uk

## Provenance

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