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Bond consolidated tape - auction software

FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY

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04 Aug 2025 at 10:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the United Kingdom has completed the contracting process for the provision of bond consolidated tape - auction software. This procurement falls under the services category, with the tender being directly awarded to DotEcon Ltd, indicating that it was executed below the competition threshold. Situated in London, the FCA oversaw this process, which culminated with the signing of the contract on 13th July 2025, covering the period from 14th July to 30th September 2025. The legal framework supporting this tender adheres to the UK Public Procurement Act of 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in financial systems software development services to expand their portfolio and demonstrate expertise in auction software solutions. While DotEcon Ltd was the successful supplier for this contract, companies of a similar scale with innovative software solutions tailored to complex financial markets may find future opportunities with the FCA, especially for those seeking to work within the public authority and central government sectors. Businesses that can provide advanced, reliable, and competitively priced software packages could also find themselves well-positioned for similar projects.

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Notice Title

Bond consolidated tape - auction software

Notice Description

We are currently tendering to appoint a bond consolidated tape provider. As part of the tender, we will require software to run a descending price auction between bidders.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056c14
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045543-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72212442 - Financial systems software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£104,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY
Contact Name
FCA Procurement
Contact Email
fcaprocurement@fca.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DOTECON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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