--- title: "HMRC NewCo IT4IT Hackathon and Delivery" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fae6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05fae6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05fae6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05fae6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HM REVENUE & CUSTOMS" published: "2026-01-29" --- # HMRC NewCo IT4IT Hackathon and Delivery Buyer: HM REVENUE & CUSTOMS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fae6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05fae6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05fae6.json) ## Summary HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has launched an open procurement process entitled "HMRC NewCo IT4IT Hackathon and Delivery". The procurement belongs to the services industry category, specifically focusing on IT services such as consulting, software development, and internet support. The contract is valued at £795,000, potentially rising to £954,000, and will be conducted in the United Kingdom. The procurement is in the tender stage with a submission deadline set for 23rd February 2026. The initiative aims to foster innovative solutions for HMRC's delivery ecosystem, particularly around IT4IT-aligned ways of working, and includes a competitive flexible procedure split into two stages: supplier qualification and a Hackathon event. The initial deadline for submitting proposals is 10:00 AM on 23rd February 2026, with the contract period running from 17th April 2026 to 16th April 2028. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in ServiceNow, IT4IT delivery, and agile planning, positioning them as key players in developing innovative solutions for a central government department. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, offering them a platform to showcase their expertise in strategic portfolio management, Agile delivery, and DevOps. Firms capable of demonstrating a strong track record in Hackathons and possessing a ServiceNow certification at a minimum "Specialist" level would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The tender also offers a venue for businesses to align with government standards, provide digitally transformative solutions, and leverage their capabilities to support HMRC’s transition to a modernized service delivery model. ## Notice Innovative and practical solutions to embed IT4IT-aligned ways of working across HMRC's delivery ecosystem. The focus is on enabling a new operating model NewCo that brings together strategic portfolio management, agile planning and DevOps. Potential solutions may include (but are not limited to) the configuration and extension of ServiceNow capabilities, the development of minimum viable products (MVPs) that demonstrate IT4IT principles in action, and implementation approaches that support rapid scaling and adoption. ### Planning Information Supplier Briefing Webinar: HMRC will host a virtual market briefing via Microsoft Teams on 22nd January 2026. During this 1-hour session, HMRC will present an overview of the project scope and objectives, explain the procurement approach, and answer questions. Interested suppliers must register via the Microsoft form below. The virtual market briefing link will be sent across, leading up to the session. HMRC Newco IT4IT Hackathon & Delivery Market Engagement - 22nd January 2026 16:00-17:00 - Fill in form: https://forms.office.com/e/zezYaXCqy7 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008230-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | 28 Jan 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Apr 2026 - 16 Apr 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £795,000 | | Lots value | £795,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HM REVENUE & CUSTOMS | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 2BQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 29 Jan 2026 at 16:51 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008230-2026 - 16 Jan 2026 at 10:18 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003758-2026 - 5 Jan 2026 at 17:24 - PlanningUpdate - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000474-2026 - 19 Dec 2025 at 16:54 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085131-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008230-2026 29th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003758-2026 16th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000474-2026 5th January 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085131-2025 19th December 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-11203 Please see Market Engagement slides attached for further context. ## Notice URLs - http://hmrc.sourcing-eu.ariba.com/ad/selfRegistration - https://forms.office.com/e/AD8tGT0KFY - https://forms.office.com/e/zezYaXCqy7 - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/security-policy-framework/hmg-security-policy-framework - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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