Data Licensing Contract – LSEG DataScope (Equities CTP Project - Tactical)
About This Opportunity
This is a services contract in the governance and public administration sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the governance and public administration sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
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.
As such, this EtP Request is considered to be a short-term measure, as:
1. The consolidated licence arrangement is expected to be in place by 1st July 2026 (or delayed in quarterly periods) – with the next one being 1st October 2026.
2. The Equities Consolidated Tape Project sees the benefit of adopting such a wider licensing arrangement. As such, the project intends to be part of the scope of the consolidated licence initiative to ensure such future licensing includes permission for republication of derived data.
Alternative suppliers (incl. BMLL) were assessed, but none can meet t
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on June 10, 2026. Last refreshed 1 day ago. Reference: 054600-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Financial Conduct Authority
Financial Conduct Authority has issued 96 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 13 currently open and 79 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Governance & Public Administration, and Consulting. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 15, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 054600-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Refinitiv Limited. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Financial Conduct Authority in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Governance & Public Administration sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
Refinitiv Limited was awarded the contract for £64,800. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
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