Bloomberg Terminal & Data Licenses

GOVERNMENT ACTUARY'S DEPARTMENT

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Award

11 Jun 2026 at 11:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Government Actuary's Department, a central government public authority based in London, has completed a procurement process for "Bloomberg Terminal & Data Licenses." This procurement pertains to the industry category of software packages and information systems, with the contract involving the delivery of goods within the United Kingdom. The procurement cycle was initiated as a tender and is now at the award stage, having commenced on 16th March 2026 and concluding on 15th March 2027. The procurement method was direct and below the threshold, allowing for the purchase without competition.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses offering financial data services, particularly those specialising in software and information systems, as it highlights a demand for Bloomberg terminal access and data licenses. Companies that are well-positioned to provide similar or supplementary services could benefit from engaging in such contracts. Although this specific tender was awarded to BLOOMBERG FINANCE L.P., other large-scale suppliers or those looking to gain market insight from providing financial data solutions may find similar opportunities lucrative for business expansion within the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Bloomberg Terminal & Data Licenses

Notice Description

Annual subscription to Bloomberg terminal & data licenses

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b2dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055181-2026
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
£32,765 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2027 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
GOVERNMENT ACTUARY'S DEPARTMENT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLOOMBERG FINANCE

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