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title: "HACKATHON"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-aef4fba2-fb60-40a3-b4ae-5c82141c09cc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2021-09-24"
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# HACKATHON

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aef4fba2-fb60-40a3-b4ae-5c82141c09cc

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract titled "HACKATHON" for research and experimental development services, amounting to £550,000. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 1st September 2021 and will conclude on 31st March 2022. While the tender period ended on 25th August 2021, the award notice was published on 24th September 2021, providing transparency in accordance with the Government's agenda.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research and experimental development services to expand their operations and establish a partnership with a key government body. Businesses with capabilities in innovation, technology development, and research are highly suited to compete for future similar contracts, leveraging their expertise to meet the Ministry of Defence's requirements.

## Notice

This is not an opportunity, it is a contract award notice in accordance with the Government's transparency agenda.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c85aa0c-57f4-40bf-afac-f7eab9080fd2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £550,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £550,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2A 4DW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Hackney |
| Electoral ward | Hoxton East & Shoreditch |
| Westminster constituency | Hackney South and Shoreditch |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADARGA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2021 at 11:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c85aa0c-57f4-40bf-afac-f7eab9080fd2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c85aa0c-57f4-40bf-afac-f7eab9080fd2
  24th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/88608a28-38c2-48e3-9ce7-60737cc9c86e
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/97692897-d966-4aa6-82dd-c2c142cbde58

## Provenance

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