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Plagiarism Detection Software

Description

Rationale for Sole-Source Justification: The rationale for the sole source justification is a significant financial barrier to the institution to change a product that is interwoven into many other systems and has an impact across the college as well as for all our current learners. The estimated costs would be ~$700,000.00 as outlined below. Cost Efficiency Switching to a different platform would not only involve substantial initial setup costs but also ongoing costs related to training,
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Quick Summary

A college in Alberta is seeking to continue using its current plagiarism detection software due to the high costs and significant impact of switching to a new system. The institution highlights that changing platforms would require substantial setup and training expenses, estimated at around $700,000. The software is deeply integrated with other systems affecting all learners.

Ideal For

Companies providing plagiarism detection software solutions with experience in educational institutions should bid.

plagiarism detectionsoftware procurementeducation technologyacademic integritysoftware integration
High complexity

Tender Details

Reference Number
AB-2024-08418
Publication Date
Sep 17, 2024