---
title: "Award of Provision of Similarity Detection Software"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000819731"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS"
published: "2026-04-07"
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# Award of Provision of Similarity Detection Software

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000819731

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## Summary

The University of the Highlands and Islands has concluded a procurement process for the provision of Similarity Detection Software, with an award made to Turnitin LLC. The procurement falls under the 'services' category and involves the software package and information systems industry. Situated in Inverness, the university has facilitated this contract on behalf of all UHI Academic Partners, catering to both further and higher education students. This tender is part of a Mini Competition via Lot 1 under the APUC Framework Agreement 'Academic Integrity, Assessment Management Systems and Associated Services' (ITS1049 AP). The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, with the tender process beginning on 4th March 2026 and involving a contract value of £158,000. Additionally, there are provisions for two possible twelve-month extensions post the initial contract term.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for software providers, particularly those specialising in educational software, software-related services, and software supply services. The contract's focus on similarity detection software within educational environments presents growth opportunities for businesses aiming to expand their services in academic integrity and assessment management systems. Companies with expertise in providing similar technological solutions and those affiliated with academic frameworks or interested in expanding partnerships with educational institutions across the UK would find this opportunity well-suited for their business capabilities.

## Notice

The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has a requirement for the Provision of Similarity Detection Software.It should be noted that this contract is being tendered by the University of the Highlands and Islands, on behalf of all UHI Academic Partners. The system shall cover both further and higher education students.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553337 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £158,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS |
| Additional buyers | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL; CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL; HILLCREST HOMES; NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE; NHS LANARKSHIRE; REDRESS SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA31 8RT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness Millburn |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 12 |
| Supplier names | ACOEM; AECOM; ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES; ATKINSRÉALIS PPS; BMES (SCOTLAND; ECON ENGINEERING; MARPORT; ORONA; ROYAL BLIND T/A SIGHT SCOTLAND; THE GOOD JOINERY; THE LINES BETWEEN; TURNITIN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48190000 - Educational software package
- 72260000 - Software-related services
- 72268000 - Software supply services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2026 at 10:25 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553337

## Notice URLs

- http://https://www.uhi.ac.uk
- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- http://www.clacks.gov.uk/business/corporateprocurementprocess/
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.nhsggc.scot/about-us/procurement/
- http://www.nhslanarkshire.org.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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