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Bloomberg Subscription (Coventry)

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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12 Nov 2025 at 13:52

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Coventry University has engaged in a procurement process, recently culminating in the award and contracting of a subscription renewal for Bloomberg Terminals, which are pivotal for the university's delivery of FBL courses. This procurement falls under the industry category of software package and information systems and pertains to goods. The procurement process was executed via a direct method, considered below threshold without competition, and its current stage is the award or contract phase. Located in Coventry, West Midlands, the contracting period began on 1st August 2025, and will conclude on 31st July 2026. The contract was awarded to Bloomberg Finance LP, a large-scale supplier based in London, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those wishing to engage with educational institutions. Firms proficient in providing essential academic tools and resources, especially those with direct access and subscription services, stand to benefit from similar opportunities with Coventry University and can leverage such engagements to bolster their market position. While this particular contract was executed without open competition, understanding the specific needs of academic institutions for specialised software subscriptions can help businesses develop niche offerings that align with educational demands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bloomberg Subscription (Coventry)

Notice Description

Subscription renewal to Bloomberg Terminals essential for delivery of FBL courses

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dfa4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073204-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£63,296 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@coventry.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLOOMBERG FINANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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