We have created guides to help you through the process including how to:

• search for contract opportunities through Supplying the South West
• register on Supplying the South West
• ask a question on a procurement through Supplying the South West
• submit your response through Supplying the South West

Tendering online

The benefits of the tendering process include fairness, legality and transparency. The process is fully documented electronically, and the history can be scrutinised.

You must:

• read all the information to ensure you meet all the requirements before filling in your response
• make a note of key deadlines
• use the online messaging facility if you have any queries about the process
• ensure your response is submitted in on time - late responses are rarely accepted unless a technical fault can be proven
• contact us well in advance of the deadline if you are having technical problems or are unable to submit your response electronically

Do not:

• fill in the documents online - save them to your PC first
• alter the original tender documents or any supplied pricing schedules
• include publicity material in your response - unless you have been asked to