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How to Bid for The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London: A Supplier's Guide

The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London is one of the most-searched UK public sector buyers — and one of the most-bid-for. This guide covers what The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London procures, where they publish opportunities, how their bids are evaluated, and how BidWriter helps you write winning responses.

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Active tenders

5

Published last 12mo

656

Total value 12mo

£12.9bn

Avg contract

£55.8m

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About The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London

The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London is a UK public body that runs competitive procurement under the Procurement Act 2023. Over the last 12 months it published 656 contracts worth around £12.9bn, concentrated in business & professional services, architecture & engineering services and IT services.

Where The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London Publishes Opportunities

the Find a Tender Service (FTS) and Contracts Finder.

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What The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London Bids Are Like

Public body procurement varies in style but typically follows UK procurement regulations with quality-weighted scoring, social value requirements, and a structured evaluation framework.

Evaluation Criteria You'll Face

  • Quality of approach
  • Experience delivering similar work
  • Social value
  • Methodology and delivery plan
  • Price and value for money

Quality typically weighs 60–80% with price at 20–40%. Bids that score well are specific, evidence-based, and quantified. Generic capability statements rarely win.

How to Write a Winning Bid for The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London

The mechanics of writing a winning UK public sector bid are well-defined. The hard part is doing them under deadline pressure across multiple bids in parallel. The strongest playbook for SMEs and lean teams is:

  • Use a structured bid/no-bid framework before committing to write — not every The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London opportunity is right for you
  • Read the specification and evaluation criteria carefully — see our guide to writing a winning UK government bid
  • Build a bid library of past responses and evidence so each new bid compounds
  • Use AI bid writing software like BidWriter to generate structured first drafts grounded in your library — saving 60–80% of writing time
  • Run your draft through an evaluator before submission — see our 15 bid writing tips

Should You Use Software or a Bid Consultant?

For most SMEs bidding for The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London, software wins decisively on cost. A bid consultant charges £3,000–£10,000 per bid; BidWriter covers unlimited bids at £49–£349/month. See our full AI bid writer vs bid consultant comparison and the 2026 UK bid writing software buyer's guide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I bid for The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London contracts?

The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London publishes opportunities via the Find a Tender Service (FTS) and Contracts Finder.. Once you identify a relevant tender, review the specification, the evaluation criteria, and the submission portal. BidWriter helps you import the tender, generate AI-drafted responses for each question, and submit a compliant bid before the deadline.

What does The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London typically procure?

The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London is a UK public body that runs competitive procurement under the Procurement Act 2023. Over the last 12 months it published 656 contracts worth around £12.9bn, concentrated in business & professional services, architecture & engineering services and IT services.

Where does The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London publish tenders?

the Find a Tender Service (FTS) and Contracts Finder.

How are The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London bids evaluated?

Public body procurement varies in style but typically follows UK procurement regulations with quality-weighted scoring, social value requirements, and a structured evaluation framework. Specific criteria include: Quality of approach; Experience delivering similar work; Social value; Methodology and delivery plan; Price and value for money.

Can SMEs bid for The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London contracts?

Yes. The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London runs contracts across a wide value range, including sub-£100,000 opportunities suited to SMEs, frameworks with named SME lots, and Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS) that allow ongoing SME admission. BidWriter is built specifically for UK SMEs bidding for public sector contracts — free plan available.

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