Award

LSEG Platform (formally REUTERS EIKON FOR STUDENTS)

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

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Award

27 Nov 2025 at 17:01

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire, based in Luton, has completed the procurement process for the "LSEG Platform (formerly Reuters Eikon for Students)" in the financial and insurance services category. The purchase was made via a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. This award, tagged with important dates, was documented on 27th November 2025, with the contract period scheduled from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2026. The role of supplier has been assigned to the London Stock Exchange Group, marking the conclusion of the award stage in this procurement process.

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities, especially for businesses operating within the financial services technology sector that provide platforms aiding in student learning and research. Although the procurement method was direct, suppliers with unique offerings similar to those of the London Stock Exchange Group may find future opportunities in similar tenders by enhancing competitive advantages and fostering relationships with educational institutions like the University of Bedfordshire.

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Notice Title

LSEG Platform (formally REUTERS EIKON FOR STUDENTS)

Notice Description

Award via a Waiver :The School and Faculty have been working with LSEG (Formerly Refinitiv), utilising their LSEG Platform (Formerly Reuters Eikon DataStream platform) over many years to support our students and staff in their learning and research.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ea91
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077866-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,016 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@beds.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 3JU
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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