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Smart Data Accelerator (SDA) Tech & Infrastructure Research

FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY

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12 Feb 2026 at 14:44

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The "Smart Data Accelerator (SDA) Tech & Infrastructure Research" contract, initiated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), focuses on academic research to develop infrastructure and data architecture models for a UK open finance ecosystem. The FCA, a public authority within central government, is based in London at 12 Endeavour Square. The tender process, classified as "limited" due to below-threshold competition, moved through the award stage and concluded with the contract being signed on 27th January 2026. The contract, valued at £40,000, runs from 28th January 2026 to 31st March 2026 and is currently active, with SAID BUSINESS SCHOOL LTD from Oxfordshire as the supplier.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research services related to finance and technology infrastructures, particularly those with expertise in open data systems. The successful supplier, SAID BUSINESS SCHOOL LTD, signifies a scope for large-scale organisations capable of handling detailed academic research within the finance industry. Enterprises that can offer innovative and robust solutions in data architecture and infrastructure development would find this contract beneficial, marking potential growth in both capacity and reputation within the UK finance sector. Such opportunities are ideal for firms looking to expand their services through government contracts, further enhancing their portfolio and competitive edge in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Smart Data Accelerator (SDA) Tech & Infrastructure Research

Notice Description

Academic research on defining the infrastructure and data architecture models that would optimally underpin a UK open finance ecosystem.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0652db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012984-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,333 Under £100K

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
fcaprocurement@fca.org.uk
Contact Phone
0207 066 1000

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAID BUSINESS SCHOOL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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