Statistical Notice 2026/02 - BEEDS user acceptance testing (UAT) environment – Statistical taxonomy v1.3.1 FINAL
Executive Summary
This Statistical Notice announces the final User Acceptance Testing (UAT) window for the BEEDS platform using Statistical Taxonomy v1.3.1 FINAL, open from 30 March to 17 April 2026, ahead of live submissions for end-May 2026 data due mid-June 2026. It matters for compliance as it mandates testing for statistical reporting firms and software houses to ensure valid submissions, with successful participation required for software houses to gain recognised status on the BoE's published list, impacting reporting readiness and vendor approvals. #
What Changed
- Introduction of BEEDS UAT environment specifically for testing Statistical Taxonomy v1.3.1 FINAL, described as the last UAT before live end-May 2026 submissions. - Requirement for software houses to submit valid files for every statistical entry point (no nil returns accepted) to qualify as recognised; Form IP submissions strongly encouraged though not mandatory. - Automatic access for statistical reporting firms using existing LIVE credentials; software houses must request access by email. - Post-UAT validation by BoE, with potential loading of test files for verification, and email notifications on review outcomes. - Reminder that BoE name usage in marketing requires prior Press Office approval. No prior taxonomy version explicitly compared, but this builds on prior UAT cycles (e.g.,
What You Need To Do
- Statistical reporting firms
- Software houses
- All parties
- Review full details on BoE Statistical Reporting page for recognised software house list
Key Dates
Compliance Impact
Urgency: High – This is the final UAT before mid-June 2026 live deadline, with software house recognition tied directly to successful valid submissions (no nil returns), risking non-compliance or delisting for live reporting. Missing it could lead to submission failures, supervisory scrutiny, or reliance on unapproved vendors, especially as BEEDS replaces legacy systems like OSCA. With today near
Who is Affected
Summary
Statistical Notices update the definitions and guidance contained in the Banking Statistics Yellow Folder