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UK Bond Consolidated Tape Provider

Financial Conduct Authority

This public procurement record has 7 releases in its history.

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06 Mar 2026 at 12:40

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26 Jan 2026 at 13:16

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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18 Sep 2025 at 17:39

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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08 Sep 2025 at 15:44

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Award

29 Aug 2025 at 15:48

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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24 Mar 2025 at 16:31

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Tender

07 Mar 2025 at 10:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority, a central government public authority located in London, has completed the procurement process for a UK Bond Consolidated Tape Provider under a concession contract. The tender, initiated in March 2025, followed an open competitive flexible procedure, allowing the selection of suitable suppliers, with Etrading Software Ltd, located in London, successfully being awarded the contract. This procurement falls under the services category, encompassing financial information systems and software programming in the financial regulatory industry. With a contract period starting on the 23rd of January, 2026, and renewable up to 2033, the contract assures the live commencement of the Bonds Consolidated Tape on 22 June 2026. The total contract value is estimated at approximately £4.74 million, inclusive of VAT.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the financial software development and market regulatory services sectors. The procurement process focused on quality standards and price determination through e-auctions, ideal for SMEs and large enterprises specialised in financial systems software development, data collection, and consulting services. Businesses with expertise in software programming for financial analysis and data transmission services, particularly those within the UK, stand to benefit from the expansive contract scope and associated revenue potential. The competitive procedure ensures that only businesses meeting stringent quality criteria are considered for such contracts, facilitating growth for those able to meet the rigorous demands outlined by the FCA.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK Bond Consolidated Tape Provider

Notice Description

Concession Contract for UK Bond Consolidated Tape Provider (subject to FCA Authorisation process). Estimated revenue is... : - PS3,952,439 exclusive of VAT - PS4,742,926.80 inclusive of VAT Bonds Consolidated Tape go live is currently estimated to be 22 June 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract includes option to extend by a period of 2 years.

Renewal: The contract includes option to extend by a period of 2 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ea60
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020358-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

66 - Financial and insurance services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48812000 - Financial information systems

66152000 - Financial market regulatory services

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72212440 - Financial analysis and accounting software development services

72212441 - Financial analysis software development services

72212442 - Financial systems software development services

72314000 - Data collection and collation services

72317000 - Data storage services

72318000 - Data transmission services

72319000 - Data supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£29,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£3,952,439 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 202512 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2026 - 21 Jun 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Etrading Software Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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