Notice Information
Notice Title
Assessors for King's Awards 2026-2029
Notice 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 PS762,000.00 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.
Lot Information
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
Renewal: There will be two 12 months optional extensions, totaling a maximum of 24 months.
International TradeRecognising companies that have demonstrated substantial growth in overseas earnings and in commercial success relative to the business size and sector.
Renewal: There will be two 12 months optional extensions, totaling a maximum of 24 months.
Promoting Opportunity through social mobilityFor social mobility programmes that help people from disadvantaged backgrounds into successful working lives.
Renewal: There will be two 12 months optional extensions, totaling a maximum of 24 months.
Sustainable DevelopmentRecognising companies that have developed commercially successful products, services, and approaches to management which have major benefits for the environment, society and the economy.
Renewal: There will be two 12 months optional extensions, totaling a maximum of 24 months.
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.
Renewal: There will be two 12 months optional extensions, totaling a maximum of 24 months.
Planning Information
Actions Required This Preliminary Market Engagement aim is to gather feedback and insights from potential market participants, understand current market capabilities and ensure transparency and encourage competition. DBT are seeking interested parties to confirm attendance to a market engagement session with DBT to find out more about the business requirements. Please confirm your interest in attending a session by emailing dbtpeopleandkeyprojects@businessandtrade.gov.uk by the 27th August 2025.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-058082
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018172-2026
- Current Stage
- Planning
- All Stages
- Planning
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Open procedure
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
-
- CPV Codes
79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £1,270,000 £1M-£10M
- Lots Value
- £1,270,000 £1M-£10M
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 27 Feb 20261 weeks ago
- Submission Deadline
- 14 Apr 20262 months to go
- Future Notice Date
- 12 Mar 20263 days to go
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 21 May 2026 - 21 May 2029 3-4 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Planned
- Lots Status
- Planned
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- LONDON
- Postcode
- SW1A 2DY
- Post Town
- South West London
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLI London
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLI3 Inner London - West
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLI35 Westminster and City of London
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Westminster
- Electoral Ward
- St James's
- Westminster Constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018172-2026
27th February 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045732-2025
4th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045728-2025
4th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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"type": "quality",
"name": "Fair working conditions",
"description": "Please set out, in a method statement and project plan, the specific, measurable and time bound commitment(s) the Bidder will make to deliver the 1B Fair work: that offers fair wages and good working conditions and the Award Criteria set out above.",
"numbers": [
{
"number": 5,
"weight": "percentageExact"
}
]
},
{
"type": "quality",
"name": "Fair pay practices",
"description": "Please set out, in a method statement and project plan, the specific, measurable and time bound commitment(s) the Bidder will make to deliver the 1C Fair work: that offers fair wages and good working conditions and the Award Criteria set out above.",
"numbers": [
{
"number": 5,
"weight": "percentageExact"
}
]
},
{
"type": "price",
"name": "Price award",
"numbers": [
{
"number": 20,
"weight": "percentageExact"
}
]
}
]
},
"suitability": {
"sme": true
},
"contractPeriod": {
"startDate": "2026-05-22T00:00:00+01:00",
"endDate": "2029-05-21T23:59:59+01:00",
"maxExtentDate": "2031-05-15T23:59:59+01:00"
},
"hasRenewal": true,
"renewal": {
"description": "There will be two 12 months optional extensions, totaling a maximum of 24 months."
}
},
{
"id": "5",
"title": "Young Founder (New category)",
"description": "This was announced in the Government's Small Business Plan. Businesses can apply if they have a founder aged between 18 and 30.",
"status": "planned",
"value": {
"amountGross": 132000,
"amount": 110000,
"currency": "GBP"
},
"awardCriteria": {
"criteria": [
{
"type": "quality",
"name": "Assessor Team Expertise and Category Knowledge",
"description": "Please describe the qualifications and experience of your proposed assessor team, including the Lead Assessor and how this will be applied to the process to ensure high quality assessments in relation to the specific award category Lot(s) you are bidding for.",
"numbers": [
{
"number": 15,
"weight": "percentageExact"
}
]
},
{
"type": "quality",
"name": "Technical Assessment Methodology",
"description": "Outline your proposed approach to conducting technical assessments, including how you will ensure consistency, accuracy, and alignment with King's Awards criteria. The Tenderers response must be within the context of the specific requirements of each lot being tendered and include: A clear methodology for appraising and shortlisting applications using RAG rating and grading. Use of desk research and verification processes. Approach to appraising the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) responses on the applications, where relevant.",
"numbers": [
{
"number": 20,
"weight": "percentageExact"
}
]
},
{
"type": "quality",
"name": "Quality Assurance and Moderation",
"description": "Describe your quality assurance processes, including moderation of assessments and reporting mechanisms.",
"numbers": [
{
"number": 15,
"weight": "percentageExact"
}
]
},
{
"type": "quality",
"name": "Timeliness and Contract Management",
"description": "Explain how you will manage the assessment timelines and volumes for the relevant Category Lot (outlined in the specification) to ensure timely delivery of outputs across the award cycle.",
"numbers": [
{
"number": 15,
"weight": "percentageExact"
}
]
},
{
"type": "quality",
"name": "Data Protection and Conflict of Interest Management",
"description": "Provide details of your approach to confidentiality, data protection, and conflict of interest mitigation",
"numbers": [
{
"number": 5,
"weight": "percentageExact"
}
]
},
{
"type": "quality",
"name": "Fair working conditions",
"description": "Please set out, in a method statement and project plan, the specific, measurable and time bound commitment(s) the Bidder will make to deliver the 1B Fair work: that offers fair wages and good working conditions and the Award Criteria set out above.",
"numbers": [
{
"number": 5,
"weight": "percentageExact"
}
]
},
{
"type": "quality",
"name": "Fair pay practices",
"description": "Please set out, in a method statement and project plan, the specific, measurable and time bound commitment(s) the Bidder will make to deliver the 1C Fair work: that offers fair wages and good working conditions and the Award Criteria set out above.",
"numbers": [
{
"number": 5,
"weight": "percentageExact"
}
]
},
{
"type": "price",
"name": "Price award",
"numbers": [
{
"number": 20,
"weight": "percentageExact"
}
]
}
]
},
"suitability": {
"sme": true
},
"contractPeriod": {
"startDate": "2026-05-22T00:00:00+01:00",
"endDate": "2029-05-21T23:59:59+01:00",
"maxExtentDate": "2031-05-15T23:59:59+01:00"
},
"hasRenewal": true,
"renewal": {
"description": "There will be two 12 months optional extensions, totaling a maximum of 24 months."
}
}
],
"communication": {
"futureNoticeDate": "2026-03-12T23:59:59+00:00"
},
"status": "planned",
"procurementMethod": "open",
"procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
"submissionTerms": {
"electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed",
"languages": [
"en"
]
},
"tenderPeriod": {
"endDate": "2026-04-14T23:59:00+01:00"
},
"enquiryPeriod": {
"endDate": "2026-04-02T23:59:00+01:00"
},
"awardPeriod": {
"endDate": "2026-05-11T23:59:59+01:00"
}
},
"language": "en"
}