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Zero data egress
Define your scoring framework, score bidders across numeric, compliance and qualitative criteria with evidence, then export a defensible decision trail.
Stage 1 of 3 · Per RFP
Framework Setup — your criteria, your weightings
You define the framework, criterion by criterion, weight by weight, band by band. Nothing is pre-canned.
What you see
- A criteria list with drag-reorder
- A weight-sum indicator (must total 100%)
- An opt-in suggestions panel of curated criteria
- Framework upload via Excel
What you do
- Add criteria manually or from suggestions
- Set a weight for each criterion
- Set the scoring scale (1–5, 1–10, pass/partial/fail)
- Mark mandatory criteria
What you get
- A framework locked in for this RFP
- It cannot be changed once scoring starts
- The basis for every score that follows
Stage 2 of 3 · Ongoing
Scoring Workspace and Evidence Panel
Numeric, compliance and qualitative scores, every score linked to a passage in the bid.
What you see
- A criteria list with score and confidence per bidder
- Colour-coded confidence bands
- An Evidence Panel with source passages
- Override and notes controls
What you do
- Review high-confidence scores in bulk
- Focus on amber (0.70–0.84) scores
- Override any score with a reason
- Add evaluator notes
What you get
- Every score sourced to a passage
- Override reasons captured for audit
- Weighted totals per bidder
Heads up. TenderAssist does not score on its own authority — it applies the framework you defined, and does not assess, rank or recommend bidders.
Stage 3 of 3 · End of evaluation
Decision Trail — regulatory-compliant export
A full audit trail as Excel and PDF, ready to withstand challenge from an unsuccessful bidder.
What you see
- A ranking table with mandatory-fail highlighting
- A regulatory banner and framework summary
- Per-bidder evidence detail
What you do
- Review the final ranking
- Confirm the decision
- Export Excel and PDF
What you get
- A regulatory-compliant decision trail
- A defensible ranking with evidence per score
- Ready for the procurement or legal record