NDL Hackathon Kickstarter Event UK6

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jun 2026 at 15:02

Award

24 Jun 2026 at 12:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology, located in London, is overseeing the procurement process for a project titled "NDL Hackathon Kickstarter Event UK6," which falls under the services industry category with CPV classification of event services. The procurement process is at the Award stage as of 24th June 2026, following a direct procurement method below the competition threshold. The contract, valued at GBP 30,234 gross, and awarded to Connected Places Catapult, will run from 6th July 2026 to 31st July 2026. Key dates include the future signature of the contract scheduled for 6th July 2026.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in event services, particularly those adept in facilitating hackathon-style events geared toward public sector data readiness for LLMs and AI tools. While this particular contract was awarded directly, similar opportunities may benefit event management companies of various scales, including small and medium enterprises capable of providing innovative solutions within the governmental sector. Engaging in such projects with central government authorities, like the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology, can significantly enhance a business’s portfolio and showcase its ability to contribute to pioneering government initiatives.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NDL Hackathon Kickstarter Event UK6

Notice Description

The National Data Library is testing what public-sector departments need to do to make their data ready for LLMs and AI tools to access it effectively. The Met Office Kickstarter is one such case study, for which Connected Places Catapult (CPC) will deliver a one-day hackathon at the centre of this work.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bc28
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059563-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,195 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONNECTED PLACES CATAPULT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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