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Bid Evaluator – Social Value | Help shape how public funds deliver real-world impact

We’re hiring a Bid Evaluator – Social Value to meet growing demand from public sector clients integrating social value into procurement. This is a hybrid, full-time permanent role based in London (2–3 office days per week) with standout benefits including private medical cover from day one, 6 paid volunteering days, and up to 39 days’ annual leave with service.

About the Role

You’ll work closely with public sector clients across the UK to evaluate the social value elements of competitive bids, using our TOM System™ (Themes, Outcomes and Measures). You’ll also support training and workshops to build client capability and ensure consistent, fair and accurate evaluation practices.

This is a purpose-driven, people-focused role for someone who combines a keen eye for analysis with a genuine passion for public value. You’ll play a pivotal part in improving how public money drives better outcomes for communities.

What You’ll Be Doing

Evaluate tender submissions for their social value commitments using our evidence-led framework

Provide feedback to suppliers and clients to help them understand outcomes and improve future submissions

Support clients in drafting ITTs and embedding evaluation best practices into their procurement cycles

Deliver internal moderation sessions to ensure consistency across evaluations

Contribute to improvements in methodology, systems and templates

Collaborate closely with internal consultants, bid writers, and software teams

What You’ll Bring

At least 2 years’ experience in a public sector procurement or commissioning environment

Proven experience in tender evaluation, preferably across various procurement routes

Strong working knowledge of UK procurement legislation and practice

Excellent written communication and organisational skills

Competence using Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel

A genuine interest in social value, public benefit or ESG-related outcomes

Desirable (but not essential)

Experience using procurement portals such as ProContract

Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM systems

CIPS or similar professional qualifications (or working towards)

Why Join Us?

We believe people thrive in organisations that care. That’s why Social Value Portal offers some of the most progressive and people-centred benefits in the industry:

Salary of £28,000 – £38,000, depending on experience

Private medical insurance from day one

25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off

Up to 39 days leave after 3 years’ service

6 paid volunteering days each year

Flexible working including hybrid office days and flexible lunches

£400 annual personal development budget

Electric vehicle lease scheme

Enhanced parental leave:

Cycle to work scheme and 4x salary life assurance

Ethically invested pension scheme (matched up to 5%)

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We are proudly values-driven and committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds – including those with disabilities or prior convictions. Everyone is welcome. Everyone belongs.

If you're ready to use your procurement expertise to drive measurable, positive change – this is your opportunity