AwardedAwarded 17 September 2026
Research Services (Benchmarking the Value of XBRL and structured data in an AI-Driven Reporting Environment)
The Financial Reporting Council Limited · Local authority
In brief
The Financial Reporting Council Limited awarded research work to Lancaster University on 17 September 2026.
The notice gives a value of £70,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 3 months, up to 7 months with extensions, starting 17 August 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE
An award of a contract for research services to benchmark the value of XBRL in an AI-driven reporting environment. The study will assess how structured data, including XBRL, performs in comparison with equivalent disclosures presented in PDF and HTML formats.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Lancaster University | £67,500 | 18 September 2026 to 27 January 2027 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 063574-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 088988-2026
About the buyer
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From notice 063574-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 7 July 2026, last updated 21 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.