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Data Licensing Contract - LSEG DataScope (Equities CTP Project - Tactical)

FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY

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01 Jun 2026 at 10:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority, a central government public authority based in London, has completed the procurement process for a Data Licensing Contract under the Equities CTP Project – Tactical, awarding it to Refinitiv Limited. The contract, commencing on 1st June 2026 and potentially extending to 31st May 2028, involves procuring data services from LSEG DataScope. This direct award contract bypasses competition due to its classification as being below the threshold. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with a gross amount of £77,760. The provision of services is set within the UK, with the arrangement allowing the FCA to utilise and disseminate data on its platform. Key dates include a contractual agreement scheduled for signature by the end of 1st June 2026.

This procurement presents robust growth opportunities for businesses providing data services, particularly those with the capability to handle complex, high-volume data needs like LSEG DataScope. The direct award approach used showcases the need for specialised solutions that certain large-scale suppliers are uniquely positioned to deliver. Companies with expertise in data licensing and services, particularly those who can offer swift and efficient integration capabilities, would be well-suited to similar future contracts. Organisations that can simplify the publishing of derived data and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements stand to benefit most from this sector.

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Notice Title

Data Licensing Contract - LSEG DataScope (Equities CTP Project - Tactical)

Notice Description

This request is on behalf of the Equities Consolidated Tape Project and is for the direct award of a data provision (i.e. data licensing contract) with LSEG (aka. Refinitiv) for a number of prescribed 'ticker volumes' from their DataScope product with the ability to use the data and to publish such data and 'derived' information on the FCA website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aa09
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051272-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 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
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
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

REFINITIV

Further Information

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