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Morningstar 2025/26

FCA

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21 Nov 2025 at 15:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), a central government public authority in the UK, has completed a procurement process titled "Morningstar 2025/26". This tender was for the provision of licences for an investment research and analysis platform, specifically targeting the asset management and financial advisory sectors. The procurement falls under the services category and includes information technology and data services. The process was conducted without competition under a direct procurement method due to it being below the threshold. The award was made to Morningstar UK Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in London, with a contract effectively spanning from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2026, valued at approximately £154,950. The tender process and contract have both been completed as of the 21st of November, 2025.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT and data services, particularly those capable of offering robust investment analysis tools. Companies experienced in supplying technology solutions to financial institutions may benefit significantly by aligning their offerings with the needs of governmental authorities like the FCA. This contract exemplifies a lucrative market opportunity for businesses operating in the financial services support sector, particularly those seeking to expand their client base within the public finance sector in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Morningstar 2025/26

Notice Description

Morningstar licences for investment research and analysis platform for asset management and financial advisors to analyse investments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e68d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076144-2025
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

72222300 - Information technology services

72300000 - Data services

72314000 - Data collection and collation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£154,950 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FCA
Contact Name
Not specified
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

MORNINGSTAR

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