Review Supplier responses

After suppliers respond to your event, you can review their responses on the Details screen.

View an event

• From the Events list, click an event to view its details.

Review responses

Header

In the header area, you can review a summary of your event. It includes the event name, event labels (labels can provide information like the event status and significant event dates), and the round, share, internal comments/supplier messages, and actions options.

Line items

In the line items area, Each line represents a line item from the event. Each line item includes the description, relevant tags, and a benchmark price (if defined). The Award button displays once the event is closed.

• Supplier response summary: Each column summarizes a response from a supplier. At the top of the column, you can view the Supplier name, a link to the full response, the supplier type, relevant labels, file attachments, and the Award button (full event).

• Supplier line item summary: For each line item, you can review the total price, a breakdown of quantity and item price, quoted delivery days, comments, attachments, and the Award button (line item). If you entered a benchmark price, a high/low indicator displays. The quote with the lowest price is highlighted in green.

• Subtotal: Displays a subtotal (before shipping) for the supplier's response. If you entered benchmark prices, a high/low indicator displays.

• Shipping: Displays any shipping charges. If shipping is included in the price, included displays.

• Bid Total: Displays the full quote amount, including the subtotal and shipping amounts. If you entered benchmark prices, a high/low indicator displays.

Requests

In the Requests area, you can review supplier invitations. If your event is still open, you can edit the event and add additional suppliers. For more information on supplier invitations, see Manage supplier invitations.

For each email sent, a status icon indicates how suppliers have interacted with your invitation. Supplier email status

Tips for reviewing responses

See Tips for reviewing supplier responses for information to help you review and assess the suppliers' responses.