Suppliers can submit multiple responses to the same Request or Tender from the same account. This task is useful when you need to provide multiple Quotes, Tenders, or other distinct responses to a buyer's request.
Buyer's Reference: Understanding Multiple Supplier Responses
As a Buyer, you should be aware that a Supplier can submit multiple, distinct responses (e.g., different quotes or options) to your Request or Tender.
How it Works: Once a supplier submits their initial response, the system allows them to use a green pen and paper icon to create and submit subsequent, separate responses.
Viewing Responses: All responses will be visible to you within the Request/Tender details.
Prerequisites
Audience: Supplier
Intent: Allow a supplier to submit more than one response to a single request.
Response: You must have already submitted your first response to the Request or Tender.
Steps (Supplier Action)
Locate the Request/Tender after submitting your initial response.
Click the green pen and paper icon to the right of the request name to initiate a new response.
Go through the Response Wizard to complete the new response.
Save and submit the new response.
Result: Your second response is now submitted.
Repeat this process to create any additional responses as required.
Results / Validation (Supplier Action)
To view, delete, or edit any of the submitted responses:
Click the You've multiple responses link below the Request/Tender.
Then, click the # responses posted to this request link (where # is the number of responses).