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Market Intelligence Platform

FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY

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18 Mar 2026 at 13:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority has completed the procurement process for a Market Intelligence Platform under direct procurement methods, classified as below threshold—without competition. This procurement falls within the services industry category and involves software supply services. The award was finalised on 1st December 2025, and the contract period extends until 30th November 2026, with Alphasense INC, a large-scale supplier based in the United States, selected as the provider. The procurement is intended to provide advanced AI-driven search capabilities for corporate analysis and market research, with delivery focused within the United Kingdom.

This procurement process offers significant business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in AI-driven software solutions and corporate market intelligence platforms. Although this specific contract did not require open competition, similar future opportunities may emerge for companies adept in offering innovative technological solutions within the governmental sector. Businesses with capabilities in AI and market research technology are particularly well-suited to meet such demand, especially those that can demonstrate expertise in providing comprehensive data analysis services under tight delivery schedules and for clients such as central government entities like the Financial Conduct Authority.

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Notice Title

Market Intelligence Platform

Notice Description

Access required for Market Intelligence Platform with an advanced AI driven search designed for in depth corporate analysis and market research purposes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066d84
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024584-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,101 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

ALPHASENSE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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