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title: "Scoping exercise for Innovation Competitions, Ideathons and Hackathons"
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buyer: "THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT"
published: "2020-06-23"
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# Scoping exercise for Innovation Competitions, Ideathons and Hackathons

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-55f105b0-e144-408a-8b81-070837486719

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## Summary

The Department for Transport has successfully conducted a procurement process for a scoping exercise focused on innovation competitions, ideathons, and hackathons. This tender, valued at £20,000, falls under the treasury services industry category and was executed through a direct award method. The procurement process was officially completed on 22nd June 2020, with the contract period commencing on 1st July 2020 and concluding on 30th September 2020. The delivery location for this service is in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in service provision, particularly in the innovation and technology sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders, as they can offer unique and agile solutions for innovation-related events. Engaging in such contracts may foster relationships and expand the business footprint of companies looking to enhance their involvement in government-led initiatives aimed at fostering innovation.

## Notice

Scoping exercise to advise on future innovation events

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd15859a-33ff-47d9-b58f-d76c56935136 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2020 - 30 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | GUILDFORD |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU1 4LZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Guildford |
| Electoral ward | Stoke |
| Westminster constituency | Guildford |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONNECTED PLACES CATAPULT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66600000 - Treasury services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2020 at 19:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd15859a-33ff-47d9-b58f-d76c56935136

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd15859a-33ff-47d9-b58f-d76c56935136
  23rd June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.econtrack.com/Project/View.aspx?data=fdHofPpupBRPphSb6qB5og%3d%3d
  epims link

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