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Purchasing of a plagiarism tool

Sheffield Hallam University

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Sheffield Hallam University

Buyer Address: City Campus, Sheffield, UKE32, S1 1WB, United Kingdom

Contact Email: strategicprocurement@shu.ac.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
149419.2 GBP
Published
22 Aug 2025, 16:08
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
01 Aug 2025, 23:00
Contract End
01 Aug 2027, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
72268000 - Software supply services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Turnitin, LLC
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) requires a robust solution to detect and prevent academic misconduct, ensuring the integrity of student work. The system must be capable of assessing the originality of submissions by comparing them against a wide range of sources, including online content, academic publications, and previously submitted student papers. It should address emerging challenges such as AI-generated text, contract cheating, copy/paste plagiarism, and collusion, while also supporting draft submissions for formative feedback. The requirement includes functionality for originality checking, comprehensive reporting, and integration with SHU's existing digital learning environment. Additionally, the solution should provide user support, training resources, and access to a knowledge-sharing community to ensure effective adoption and use across the institution.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

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