---
title: "Bond consolidated tape - auction software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056c13"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-08-04"
---

# Bond consolidated tape - auction software

Buyer: FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056c13

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## Summary

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has completed a procurement process to appoint a bond consolidated tape provider, specifically requiring software to facilitate a descending price auction among bidders. The procurement falls under the industry category of financial systems software development services, with DotEcon Ltd being awarded the contract. The contract commenced on 14th July 2025 and will run until 30th September 2025. Based in London, the FCA operates as a public authority within central government, and this particular procurement was executed using a direct method, below the competition threshold, thus reflecting the completion of the award stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth in the financial software development sector, particularly for businesses that specialise in auction software and financial systems. With a gross contract value of £124,800, this procurement can offer substantial business development and reputation enhancement prospects for capable suppliers in the large-scale service provision category. Companies with expertise in developing sophisticated financial systems can benefit from the governmental affiliation of the buyer, establishing a footprint in public sector contracts which may lead to further opportunities and collaborations.

## Notice

We are currently tendering to appoint a bond consolidated tape provider. As part of the tender, we will require software to run a descending price auction between bidders.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045542-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Jul 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £104,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DOTECON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212442 - Financial systems software development services

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2025 at 10:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045542-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045542-2025
  4th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.fca.org.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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