GovBid uses AI to score how well each tender matches your capabilities.
What is a Match Score?
The match score (0-100%) indicates how well a tender aligns with:
- Your company's uploaded documents and capabilities
- Your stated areas of expertise
- Past tenders you have worked on
- Your business profile and certifications
Score Breakdown
90-100%: Excellent Match 🟢
- Strong alignment with your core capabilities
- Required certifications and experience documented
- Similar to tenders you have won before
- Recommended: Strongly consider bidding
70-89%: Good Match 🟡
- Most requirements align with your capabilities
- May need to strengthen some areas
- Could be competitive with some additional evidence
- Recommended: Review carefully, likely worth pursuing
50-69%: Moderate Match ðŸŸ
- Some capability gaps
- May require partnering or subcontracting
- Consider if strategic or development opportunity
- Recommended: Evaluate carefully before committing
Below 50%: Low Match 🔴
- Significant capability or experience gaps
- May not meet mandatory requirements
- Could require substantial investment to be competitive
- Recommended: Usually not worth pursuing unless strategic
How Scores are Calculated
Your Capabilities (40%)
- Uploaded documents and certifications
- Company profile information
- Past performance examples
- Team qualifications
Tender Requirements (30%)
- Mandatory requirements vs. your capabilities
- Evaluation criteria alignment
- Technical specifications match
- Experience requirements
Historical Performance (20%)
- Similar tenders you have worked on
- Success rate in this category
- Agency familiarity
Strategic Fit (10%)
- Contract value vs. your typical projects
- Location and operational area
- Contract duration and resource requirements
Improving Your Match Scores
Upload More Documents
- Add recent case studies
- Update certifications
- Include detailed capability statements
Complete Your Profile
- Fill in all business information
- Specify your service categories
- List key personnel and qualifications
Update Regularly
- Add new projects and achievements
- Renew expired certifications
- Remove outdated information
Provide Feedback
- Mark tenders as "interested" or "not relevant"
- The AI learns from your preferences
Using Match Scores Strategically
Focus on High Scores First
- 90%+ matches should be your priority
- These are your "sweet spot" opportunities
Don't Ignore Good Matches (70-89%)
- Often winnable with effort
- May require additional documentation or partnering
Strategic Considerations
Sometimes pursue lower-scoring tenders for strategic reasons:
- Breaking into a new market
- Building relationship with a key agency
- Developing new capabilities
Remember: Match scores are guidance, not absolute rules. Use them to prioritize, but always review tender details carefully.