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title: "Assessors for King's Awards 2026-2029"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058082"
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# Assessors for King's Awards 2026-2029

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058082

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## Summary

The Department for Business & Trade has awarded contracts for the provision of external assessment services in support of the King's Awards for Enterprise programme, running from 2026 to 2029. This award phase follows a competitive open procurement tender process, with successful suppliers appointed for various lots under this framework. The contract, valued at approximately £762,000 (excl. VAT) for the initial term, spans five categories, including Innovation, International Trade, Promoting Opportunity (Social Mobility), Sustainable Development, and Young Founder. Based in the United Kingdom, the procurement method was an open procedure, with contracts signed on 1st June 2026. The assessment process will operate on an annual cycle from May to May, with designated deadlines set by the King's Awards Office.

This tender offers diverse opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in commercial consultancy and assessment services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit significantly, given the scope for repeat work and broad engagement across multiple award categories. Suppliers with expertise in innovation, international trade, social mobility, sustainable development, and youth entrepreneurship are especially well-suited to compete. The nature of this work, taking place under central government auspices, provides a prestigious platform for businesses to showcase their capabilities in delivering rigorous and impartial assessments, supporting the ongoing efficacy and prestige of the King's Awards for Enterprise.

## Notice

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has completed a competitive procurement for the provision of external assessment services in support of the King's Awards for Enterprise programme. The Secretary of State for Business and Trade is the Contracting Authority. Scope of Services: The contract covers the provision of external technical assessment services for applications received under the five King's Awards for Enterprise categories listed below. Suppliers may be appointed to one or more category lots in line with the procurement outcome. Lots and Categories: Lot 1 - Innovation Recognising organisations that demonstrate commercial success through: - invention, design, or production (goods); - performance (services, including advice); - marketing, distribution, and after-sales support of goods or services. Lot 2 - International Trade Recognising organisations that demonstrate substantial growth in overseas earnings and sustained commercial success relative to their size and sector. Lot 3 - Promoting Opportunity (Social Mobility) Recognising organisations delivering social mobility programmes that support individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds into successful working lives. Lot 4 - Sustainable Development Recognising organisations that have developed commercially successful products, services, or management approaches delivering significant environmental, social, and economic benefit. Lot 5 - Young Founder (New Category) Recognising organisations founded by individuals aged between 18 and 30, as announced in the Government's Small Business Plan. Volume and Method of Delivery: Successful suppliers will be responsible for assessing all eligible applications submitted within their allocated category lot(s) for each annual awards cycle. Services must be delivered in accordance with deadlines set by the King's Awards Office (KAO) and include the following mandatory outputs for each round: - Initial technical assessments of all assigned applications to identify recommended and reserve cases. - Draft case summaries for shortlisted applications, to be reviewed and discussed at Judging Panel meetings. - Attendance by Lead Assessors at Judging Panels (in person), with the ability to clearly articulate assessment rationale and respond to panel questions. - Draft pen pictures for successful applications, for inclusion in the King's Awards Press Book and publication in The London Gazette. - Comprehensive written feedback for unsuccessful applicants. All assessments, comments, and recommendations must be recorded within the King's Awards online assessment system, enabling progress tracking and audit transparency throughout the cycle. Contract Term and Value: The contract is awarded for an initial period of three (3) years, with the option to extend for up to two additional 12-month periods (1 + 1), subject to satisfactory performance and continued business need. The estimated total contract value across all five lots is PS762,000 (excl. VAT) over the initial term. Assessment Timeline and Delivery Requirements: The King's Awards assessment process operates on an annual 12-month cycle running from May to May. Assessors must strictly adhere to the timetable set by the King's Awards Office, including (indicative): May - Opening of applications Mid-September - Application closure October-November - Shortlisting and financial verification January - Attendance at Judging Panels February - Prime Minister's Advisory Committee March - Completion of pen pictures and feedback May - Public announcement of award recipients Lead Assessors are responsible for coordinating assessor effort within their category and ensuring all deliverables are completed on time. Conduct, Confidentiality, and Quality: All assessors must: - Comply with government confidentiality, data protection, and information-handling requirements. - Treat all materials as Official-Sensitive. - Avoid any direct contact with applicants. - Declare and manage conflicts of interest in line with King's Awards Office procedures. Assessments will be subject to scrutiny at multiple stages. They must be factually accurate, internally consistent, aligned to the published criteria, and written in clear, plain English. Lead Assessors are accountable for quality across their category.

### Lot Information

Innovation

Options: Two optional 12 month extensions on a 1+1 basis

Renewal: Two optional 12 month extensions on a 1+1 basis

International Trade

Options: Two optional 12 month extensions on a 1+1 basis

Renewal: Two optional 12 month extensions on a 1+1 basis

Promoting Opportunity through social mobility

Options: Two optional 12 month extensions on a 1+1 basis

Renewal: Two optional 12 month extensions on a 1+1 basis

Sustainable Development

Options: Two optional 12 month extensions on a 1+1 basis

Renewal: Two optional 12 month extensions on a 1+1 basis

Young Founder (New category)

Options: Two optional 12 month extensions on a 1+1 basis

Renewal: Two optional 12 month extensions on a 1+1 basis

### 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055616-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | 10 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,270,000 |
| Lots value | £1,270,000 |
| Awards value | £1,268,875 |
| Contracts value | £1,268,875 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DY |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | INNOVAS CONSULTING SOLUTIONS; IXC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79311200 - Survey conduction services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2026 at 10:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055616-2026
- 11 May 2026 at 10:57 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042916-2026
- 13 Mar 2026 at 09:51 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022721-2026
- 27 Feb 2026 at 18:34 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018172-2026
- 4 Aug 2025 at 14:46 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045732-2025
- 4 Aug 2025 at 14:41 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045728-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055616-2026
  12th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042916-2026
  11th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022721-2026
  13th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- 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

## Notice URLs

- https://uktrade.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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