---
title: "NDL Hackathon Kickstarter Event UK6"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bc28"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY"
published: "2026-06-24"
---

# NDL Hackathon Kickstarter Event UK6

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bc28

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059563-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,195 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2EG |
| 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 |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2026 at 15:02 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059563-2026
- 24 Jun 2026 at 12:24 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059420-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059563-2026
  24th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059420-2026
  24th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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