HMRC NewCo IT4IT Hackathon and Delivery

This tender presents a clear technical vision but suffers from significant deficiencies in transparency and modern procurement practices, notably the absence of evaluation criteria and electronic submission.

The tender defines the procedure type and CPV code clearly, and there are no reported disputes. However, the absence of a reveal date and the liable person, along with the 'onshore resources' requirement, represent minor disclosure and potential market access issues, though likely compliant with national UK regulations.

The description of the required solutions and the AI-extracted technical requirements are clear and well-articulated. However, the critical absence of specified evaluation criteria significantly hinders bidders' understanding of how their proposals will be assessed, leading to a lower score.

Basic information, financial details, timeline, and location are adequately provided. Nevertheless, the tender is incomplete due to the critical omission of evaluation criteria and one document failing to download, which are significant gaps for a comprehensive tender package.

Fairness is severely impacted by the lack of specified evaluation criteria, preventing objective bid preparation and assessment. The absence of e-submission creates an unnecessary barrier, and the specific 'ServiceNow Specialist certification' and 'onshore resources' requirements, while potentially justifiable, limit competition.

The tender's practicality is significantly undermined by the lack of electronic submission, which is a fundamental expectation for modern procurement processes in 2026. Other practical elements like contract duration and start date are clearly stated.

Key dates are logical and consistent, and there are no reported disputes. However, the tender has minor data gaps, including missing information for the liable person, procedure codes, and the crucial reveal date, which affects overall data completeness.

The tender demonstrates a clear focus on innovation, explicitly mentioning 'Hackathon' and 'innovative solutions'. However, it completely lacks any green procurement or social criteria, which are increasingly vital components of responsible public procurement.