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title: "Bloomberg Financial Trading Terminals"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000836846"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2026-07-08"
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# Bloomberg Financial Trading Terminals

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000836846

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559687 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £134,374 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1XU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### 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

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559687

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559687
  Bloomberg Financial Trading Terminals - The provision of Bloomberg Financial Trading Terminals.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=836846
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000836846

## Provenance

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