Bid / no-bid decision scorecard
The ten questions to answer before you spend three weeks on a submission. This free working template turns the guidance into a repeatable control your team can use immediately.
Download free editable templateTen weighted questions
Ten weighted questions. Apply this directly to “Bid / no-bid decision scorecard” by recording the buyer's exact requirement, the source document and the person accountable for the response. Keep the decision auditable, use concrete evidence, and resolve uncertainty through the clarification process rather than assumption.
The practical test is simple: can an evaluator or colleague trace the decision back to the source and understand what happens next? If not, add the missing requirement, owner, evidence or deadline.
Scoring and threshold
Scoring and threshold. Apply this directly to “Bid / no-bid decision scorecard” by recording the buyer's exact requirement, the source document and the person accountable for the response. Keep the decision auditable, use concrete evidence, and resolve uncertainty through the clarification process rather than assumption.
Worked example
For example, a supplier may score strategic fit from 0–5, evidence strength from 0–5 and delivery capacity from 0–5, apply agreed weightings, and proceed only above a documented threshold. The precise figures matter less than using the same method consistently and recording why exceptions were approved.
Ungated download
Download the editable file, duplicate it for the opportunity and assign one owner. Complete it while reading the procurement pack, then use it at the formal review. The template is a control tool, not a substitute for the buyer's instructions.
Practical checklist
- Read the complete procurement pack and record every mandatory requirement.
- Match each response to the published evaluation criteria and weighting.
- Support material claims with named, dated and measurable evidence.
- Resolve ambiguity before the clarification deadline.
- Complete an independent compliance and commercial review before upload.
Frequently asked questions
What is the quickest way to use this guidance?
Apply it to one live or recently completed tender. Record the requirements, evidence gaps and actions rather than reading it as theory.
Does bid / no-bid decision scorecard apply to every tender?
No. Procedures and documents vary. The buyer's instructions, contract terms and published evaluation method always take priority.
Can AI complete this work automatically?
AI can accelerate document analysis, evidence retrieval and drafting. A competent human must still validate accuracy, compliance, pricing and commitments.