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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, has awarded a contract for the provision of Bloomberg Financial Trading Terminals. This contract was finalised on 8th July 2026 and pertains to the education category, specifically targeting the university's Department of Accounting and Finance and the broader Strathclyde Business School. The procurement process was completed using a limited procedure, conducted without prior publication of a call for competition due to the protection of exclusive rights. The contract, valued at £134,374, has been granted to Bloomberg LP, a large-scale supplier based in London.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of financial and educational technology tools. While the specific tender was awarded without competition, similar future opportunities may arise that could welcome submissions from diverse businesses specialising in the education technology industry. Companies that provide innovative solutions for academic institutions focusing on finance, technology, and data analytics would be well-positioned to compete in similar procurements by demonstrating how their products can enhance educational outcomes and support academic research. Additionally, being familiar with regulations that allow for non-competitive awards can prepare businesses to identify and engage in these unique opportunities.

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Notice Title

Bloomberg Financial Trading Terminals

Notice Description

The provision of Bloomberg Financial Trading Terminals.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University requires the provision of Bloomberg Financial Terminals for teaching, research, and student provision within the Department of Accounting and Finance and the wider Strathclyde Business School (SBS).

Procurement Information

It has been determined that the appropriate route to market for this requirement is an award without competition in accordance with The Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, Regulation 6 - Circumstances in which a contract can be awarded without competition - (1) A contracting authority may award a public contract without seeking offers in relation to the proposed contract - b) where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator for any of the following reasons - (iii) the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836846
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559687
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

66 - Financial and insurance services

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48441000 - Financial analysis software package

48812000 - Financial information systems

66151000 - Financial market operational services

72319000 - Data supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£134,374 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLOOMBERG

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