# Add an offline quote

Sometimes, you may receive pricing directly from a supplier outside of Fairmarkit. So you can accurately track your event and sourcing history, you can enter an offline quote. This allows you to track the offline pricing against your other suppliers for visibility, transparency, and saving calculations.

### Add an offline supplier <a href="#id-1addanofflinesupplier" id="id-1addanofflinesupplier"></a>

First, you will need to add an offline supplier to an existing open or closed event.

#### Add an existing supplier

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
Open an open or closed event on the Details screen.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Select **Actions > Add offline quote**.\
The Add offline quote dialog box displays.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
In **Search supplier**, enter a supplier's name. As you type, matching suppliers display.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Click **Save**. The event page displays for the selected supplier.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

#### Add a new supplier

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
Open an open or closed event on the Details screen.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Select **Actions > Add offline quote**.\
The Add offline quote dialog box displays.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
In **Search supplier**, click in the field and then click **Quick Add**.\
The Award another Supplier dialog box displays.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Enter the following information:

* **\*Company title**: Enter the company name.
* **\*Email:** Enter the company contact's email address.
* First Name: Enter the company contact's first name.
* Last Name: Enter the company contact's last name.
* **\*Registered:** Select if the company is registered.
  {% endstep %}

{% step %}
Click **Next**.\
The event page displays for the new supplier.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

### Enter quote details <a href="#id-2enterquotedetails" id="id-2enterquotedetails"></a>

Next, you will need to enter the quote from the supplier. Using the available fields, add any information that you received from the supplier.

You will need to include the following required information:

* Supplier quote number
* Delivery Days
* Unit Price

### Submit the quote <a href="#id-3submitthequote" id="id-3submitthequote"></a>

After all of the quote information is entered, click the **Submit** button. When you return to the event, this quote will be marked with an offline label, and you can award the quote as usual.

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