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Similarity Detection Software Subscription Renewal

University of Keele

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Key details

Contracting authority
University of Keele
Public authority - sub-central government
Region
Staffordshire
Contract value
£27,621ex VAT
Submissions closed
Not stated by buyer
Published
14 October 2026

Procurement

Contract period
1 August 2026 - 31 July 2027
11 months
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
CPV classifications
  • 72268000 Software supply services

What happened

University of Keele awarded this contract to TURNITIN, LLC worth £27,621 on 1 Aug 2026. The contract runs until 31 Jul 2027.

Description

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.

Awarded supplier

Supplier
TURNITIN, LLC
GB-PPON: PTGB-9818-MHVT
Award value
£27,621
Award date
1 August 2026

Contact

Address
Keele University, Staffordshire, ST5 5BG

Identifiers

Buyer reference
KU/886/LF/CM/2026
Notice ID
096967-2026
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-078775
PPON
PMPH-8367-VGCY

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External ID: fts-ocds-h6vhtk-078775 • Added 14 October 2026