ETS Connect UK publishes Accredited Partner Programme documentation for UK bond Consolidated Tape client support

ETS Connect UK today has published the final documentation relating to the Accredited Partner Programme (APP), the support model for the UK bond Consolidated Tape (CT) that enables third-party providers to deliver enhanced support services to market participants. 

Following a six-week market feedback window, where organisations were invited to review the draft contract, ETS Connect UK has now finalised the legal agreement and technical specification. 

Under this model, Accredited Partners will operate independently within a shared framework established by ETS Connect UK, the appointed Consolidated Tape Provider (CTP). Accredited Partners will provide Level 1 support for connectivity and usage-related queries, helping clients resolve operational issues more quickly and minimise disruption. 

The programme is open, transparent and non-exclusive. Any licensed user meeting the accreditation criteria — spanning Controls & Security, Operational Capability, and Governance & Oversight — may apply from 17 August 2026. Applications must be submitted by 30 October 2026 to enable timely review and onboarding ahead of the programme launch on 4 January 2027. 

Organisations wishing to apply can request an Application Form for the Accredited Partner Programme by clicking here.