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title: "Smart Data Accelerator (SDA) Tech & Infrastructure Research"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0652db"
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published: "2026-02-12"
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# Smart Data Accelerator (SDA) Tech & Infrastructure Research

Buyer: FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0652db

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012984-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £33,333 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAID BUSINESS SCHOOL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2026 at 14:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012984-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012984-2026
  12th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.fca.org.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.sbs.ox.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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