Financial Data Analytics and Trading Tools - Hardware and software

University of the West of Scotland

Published: Oct 19, 2026

Updated: Oct 20, 2026

Source: UK FTS - Find a Tender Service

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to Bloomberg LP — £196,000

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About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the information and communication technology sector, with a focus on Software. 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 the supply of goods in the information and communication technology sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

Hardware and software for the delivery of financial markets data analysis, with real time and historical insights for educational, learning and research purposes University of the West of Scotland is seeking to award a contract for the purchase of a financial markets data analysis, market intelligence and trading solution – hardware and software without a tender process due to the belief that there is only one supplier who can meet our requirements as follows: 1. This is to support a two-year pilot project to support employer-informed post-graduate and undergraduate teaching, learning and research 2. Industry-leading global financial market intelligence data provision and analytics 3. Real-time and historical data across all asset classes alongside powerful analytic tools and market intelligence 4. Simulated trading and markets environments 5. Access to global networking and competition challenges that go beyond the classroom and into industry 6. Provision of a one-stop shop solution across two campuses

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on October 19, 2026. Last refreshed 23 days ago. Reference: 098662-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About University of the West of Scotland

University of the West of Scotland has issued 42 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 42 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Information & Communication Technology, and Education & Training. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Public Contracts Scotland and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: October 28, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How much was the contract awarded for?

Bloomberg LP was awarded the contract for £196,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

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 098662-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to Bloomberg LP. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by University of the West of Scotland 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 Supplies contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.