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    ContractsUK Open Finance Infrastructure and Data Architecture Research
    Awarded contract

    UK Open Finance Infrastructure and Data Architecture Research

    Awarded
    £33.3k
    Published 20 Aug 2026

    Academic research to design optimal infrastructure and data architecture for the UK open finance ecosystem.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· LondonPublished 20 Aug 2026· 2 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £33.3k
    Published 20 Aug 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £33,333
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      London

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • UO
      UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 2 months ago.

    20 August 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This academic research opportunity seeks to define and develop optimal infrastructure and data architecture models for a UK open finance ecosystem. Researchers will investigate technical frameworks, standards, and best practices that enable secure, scalable, and interoperable financial data sharing. The project aims to provide evidence-based recommendations for building robust systems that support innovation in financial services while maintaining security and compliance. Ideal for academic institutions and research organizations with expertise in financial technology, data systems, cloud infrastructure, and open banking standards.

    Track record

    2 awards · 2 winners
    Thin record

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-0652db

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