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Data Licensing Contract - LSEG DataScope (Equities CTP Project - Tactical)

THE FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY

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01 Jun 2026 at 09:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has completed a procurement process titled "Data Licensing Contract - LSEG DataScope (Equities CTP Project - Tactical)," which falls under the industry category of Electronic Data Exchange Services. Located in London, United Kingdom, this contract is part of the goods procurement category. The procurement method was marked as "Other," with the tender period concluding on 29th May 2026 and the award date occurring on the same day. The contract period is set to commence on 1st June 2026 and will end on 31st May 2027. The minimum contract value was £77,760, while the total contract value reached £155,520.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for large businesses in the data services sector, although it is not specifically tailored for SMEs or VCSEs. Companies with the capacity to provide comprehensive electronic data exchange services, such as large-scale data management or analytical services, would be well-suited to pursue future opportunities of this nature. The partnership with REFINITIV LTD, previously known as Reuters Ltd, a significant player in the data services field, underscores the potential for large organisations to integrate invaluable financial data services in various strategic projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Data Licensing Contract - LSEG DataScope (Equities CTP Project - Tactical)

Notice Description

Direct Award Notice for Data Services to support the FCA's Tactical Equities Consolidated Tape

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ce097d2-af53-4cb3-b132-1ccb71e8ae97
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64216110 - Electronic data exchange services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£155,520 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£77,760 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REFINITIV LTD (PREVIOUSLY REUTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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