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Tender compliance matrix

A working template for tracking tender requirements and the evidence behind your response. Complete it on screen, then print or save a PDF.

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How to use the matrix

Start with the current tender pack and published clarifications. Separate participation conditions, submission instructions, scored questions, pricing and delivery obligations. Keep compound question parts identifiable. Record the timing of a requirement rather than assuming everything is due at submission.

Give each requirement an ID and an exact source reference so another reviewer can find it.
Record the response location, evidence needed and named owner. Copy limits or assessment details only where published.
Leave gaps visible. Assign a next action, clarification reference and internal due date.
Use “Ready for review” when the material is prepared. Use “Checked” only after the named reviewer has checked the actual response and evidence.
Reopen affected records when the buyer changes documents. Review the final files against the current instructions.

This is a practical working template, not a procurement standard or certification. Follow the instructions and applicable rules for the specific competition. The Cabinet Office assessment guidance distinguishes participation conditions from award criteria; its guidance on procurement changes explains changes to tender documents.

A short worked example

Hypothetical Q3 mobilisation record: the question asks for milestones, responsibilities and dependencies. Cite the current response template Q3 and specification clause. Assign the delivery lead, point to the Q3 draft and staffing plan, and record any unconfirmed resource. Mark it ready for review when drafted, then checked only after the reviewer confirms all three parts and the evidence. This is a suggested working method, not a real tender or customer result.

Tender record

Tender title

Buyer

Notice reference / lot

Submission deadline, time and time zone

Clarification deadline

Bid lead

Document set last checked

Document set and versions reviewed

Requirement 1

Requirement / question ID

Requirement type

Requirement and timing

Source document, version and page / clause

Published limit, format or assessment detail

Response question, file or portal location

Evidence needed and where it is held

Owner and reviewer

Internal due date

Review status

Checked by / date

Gap, clarification reference and next action

Requirement 2

Requirement / question ID

Requirement type

Requirement and timing

Source document, version and page / clause

Published limit, format or assessment detail

Response question, file or portal location

Evidence needed and where it is held

Owner and reviewer

Internal due date

Review status

Checked by / date

Gap, clarification reference and next action

Requirement 3

Requirement / question ID

Requirement type

Requirement and timing

Source document, version and page / clause

Published limit, format or assessment detail

Response question, file or portal location

Evidence needed and where it is held

Owner and reviewer

Internal due date

Review status

Checked by / date

Gap, clarification reference and next action

Review handover

Review lead

Review date

Outstanding requirements — IDs, actions and owners

Amendments checked and records reopened

Final file / portal checks and submission record

Affected records have been checked against the current documents and published clarifications.

No score or automatic readiness decision is produced. A selected status records your team’s assessment; it does not prove compliance. Check the underlying response before submission.

Explore Tender Intelligence for requirements, risks and source evidence review. If the pursuit decision remains open, use the bid/no-bid assessment worksheet first.