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Assessors for King's Awards 2026-2029

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Deadline
17 days left
April 14, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Open Procedure
Reference
018172-2026
Value
£1,524,000
Location
United Kingdom
Published
March 20, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

February 27, 2026

Deadline for Questions

April 07, 2026

Submission Deadline

April 14, 2026

Contract Start Date

May 21, 2026

Budget
£1,524,000
Duration
36 months
Location
United Kingdom
Type
Open Procedure
75
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) intends to launch a procurement for the provision of Assessors for the King’s Awards for Enterprise. This planned procurement notice signals DBT’s upcoming requirement and informs suppliers of the intention to publish a tender. The procurement will seek to appoint suitably qualified suppliers capable of delivering high quality, independent assessment services in support of the King’s Awards for Enterprise programme. The Secretary of State for DBT is the contracting authority responsible for meeting this anticipated requirement. DBT intends to publish the tender by 12th March 2026. The full specification details shall be provided with the contract tender documents, but it is expected to incorporate the following: The procurement of contractor(s) to provide external technical assessment services for the five King's Awards categories listed below. Subject to commercial strategy approval, tenderers will have the opportunity to bid for one or more lots. DBT aim to appoint one successful supplier per Lot. 1. Lot 1; Innovation: Recognising companies that have demonstrated commercial success through:    - invention, design, production (in respect of goods)   - performance (in respect of services, including advice)   - marketing, distribution, after sale support of goods or services 2. Lot 2; International Trade: Recognising companies that have demonstrated substantial growth in overseas earnings and in commercial success relative to the business size and sector. 3. Lot 3; Promoting Opportunity through social mobility: – for social mobility programmes that help people from disadvantaged backgrounds into successful working lives. 4. Lot 4; Sustainable Development: Recognising companies that have developed commercially successful products, services, and approaches to management which have major benefits for the environment, society and the economy. 5. Lot 5; To recognise Young Founder (New category) – this was announced in the Government’s Small Business Plan. Businesses can apply if they have a founder aged between 18 and 30. It is anticipated the contract shall be for a period of 3 years, with the option to extend for two additional 12-month terms, on a 1+1 basis. The requirement has an estimated total value of £762,000.00 ex-VAT for all 5 Lots. Background of Kings Award The Kings award for Enterprise (previously knowns as the Queens award) was established in 1965 and is the highest official awards programme in the UK. It is the most prestigious award for UK businesses for outstanding achievement. The whole assessment process, including consideration by the Panels of Judges and the Prime Minister’s Advisory Committee (PMAC), is completed between the closing date for applications and the anniversary of His Majesty Coronation, 6th May.

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Requirements & Qualifications

9 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (4)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (2)
Technical (1)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS4
--The full specification details will be provided with the contract tender documents.
--Tender to be published by 12th March 2026.
--Contract duration of 3 years, with the option to extend for two additional 12-month terms (1+1 basis).
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--Suppliers must be capable of delivering high quality, independent assessment services.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS2
--Suppliers must be suitably qualified.
--Tenderers will have the opportunity to bid for one or more lots.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS1
--Ability to provide external technical assessment services for the five King's Awards categories: Innovation, International Trade, Promoting Opportunity through social mobility, Sustainable Development, and Young Founder.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--Estimated total value of £762,000.00 ex-VAT for all 5 Lots.

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This is a well-structured planned procurement notice for assessor services for the King's Awards. While generally clear and fair, it lacks specific evaluation criteria and details on document access, impacting completeness and practicality.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The notice adheres to open procedure and provides a CPV code. Deadlines are not explicitly flagged as unreasonable, and the status as 'planning' suggests regulatory compliance is in progress. However, the absence of a reveal date and specific evaluation criteria could pose minor compliance risks once the full tender is published.

Missing reveal date
No evaluation criteria specified
Clarity80/100

The description of the service required is clear, outlining the purpose and the five award categories. The AI-extracted requirements further clarify the expected capabilities. However, the full specification details are deferred to the contract tender documents, which is a common practice but reduces immediate clarity.

Completeness70/100

Basic information such as title, organization, estimated value, and duration is present. The submission deadline and contract start date are provided. However, the lack of available document content and the deferral of full specifications to later documents mean that crucial details for potential bidders are not yet complete.

No document content available
Fairness85/100

The tender is open, and the opportunity to bid for multiple lots is a positive aspect for fairness. The estimated value is disclosed, and the criteria for the awards are outlined, suggesting objective assessment. The process is not tailored to specific companies. The main concern is the lack of immediate access to full documentation and evaluation criteria.

Practicality65/100

The notice indicates a planning status, and while a submission deadline is set, the absence of information regarding e-submission methods and the lack of readily available document URLs or content limit immediate practical engagement for potential bidders. Financing information is not detailed.

No e-submission specified
No document content available
Data Consistency90/100

Key fields such as title, reference, organization, value, and dates are populated. The contract duration and start date are logical. There are no indications of suspension or disputes. The CPV code is provided. The information presented is consistent.

Sustainability50/100

The tender notice does not explicitly mention any green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus. It is also not indicated as EU funded. This suggests a lack of emphasis on these important sustainability criteria.

Not green procurement
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear description of service and award categories
Open procedure with opportunity for multiple lots
Disclosure of estimated value and contract duration
Well-defined background and purpose of the King's Awards

Concerns

Lack of specific evaluation criteria
No access to full tender documents at this stage
Absence of explicit sustainability or innovation requirements
Unclear e-submission process

Recommendations

1. Publish detailed evaluation criteria alongside the full tender documents.
2. Ensure all relevant tender documents are accessible to potential bidders upon publication.
3. Consider incorporating specific sustainability and innovation objectives into the tender requirements.

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