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RegTech Market Research

FCA

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12 Feb 2026 at 15:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is overseeing a procurement process for "RegTech Market Research," focusing on firms that are deploying artificial intelligence solutions to combat financial crime within UK financial services. This contract falls under the market research services category, with an estimated value of £40,000. The procurement utilised a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The project is located in London, with a delivery address postal code of E20 1JN. The award stage of this tender concluded with OPINIUM RESEARCH LLP as the successful supplier, having been published on 12th February 2026. The contract period spans from 5th February to 31st March 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in regulatory technology and AI-driven solutions, particularly those aiming to address financial crime challenges. Companies already adept at offering compliance and AI integration services to financial entities will find this contract advantageous. While the tender does not specifically cater to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), larger firms or established research organisations with proven capabilities in RegTech innovation stand to benefit from this collaboration with the FCA.

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Notice Title

RegTech Market Research

Notice Description

A survey of regulatory technology (RegTech) firms who are developing and/or deploying artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to combat financial crime in UK financial services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3e2df4c3-51cd-41aa-8948-9b3a4d54c694
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45d724fa-0203-447e-8159-dc6bac1b6e9d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,768 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FCA
Contact Name
FCA Procurement
Contact Email
fcaprocurement@fca.org.uk
Contact Phone
0800 111 6768

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPINIUM RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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