Managing tenders is a very time-consuming process. Manual systems are sufficient, but are prone to errors and cannot deal with growing volumes of tenders. Odoo has efficiently contained Bidding and tender procedures in its modules. Here are the basic features of the Odoo Tender Management App:
- Web-based platform for enhanced efficiency
- Managed Confidentiality
- Document Management with revisions
- Pre-Bid, Bidding, and Post-Bid checklists
- Create/Import SOW for Cost Estimation
- Multiple Stage Approvals
- Integrated CRM and Project Management Odoo Apps
- Real-time reports when bids/tender documents are received/opened
- Timely Alerts and Notifications for follow-ups
Custom Odoo Apps Development for Tender Management
The tender management app will provide the flexibility to choose among two bidding types- Open/Commercial Bid and Restricted/Technical Bid.
Open Bid will allow suppliers to set out tender RFQs for everyone, regardless of application criteria. On the contrary, a restricted Bid will be published for a selected business size/domain/seller.
Technical Odoo Tender Management App:
- A Technical bid form will be displayed on the portal when the Supplier bids a particular tender.
- A manager has the right to approve the tender.
- After the approval, you can Publish the Tender on Portal.
- As the bid type is “Restricted,” it will be visible only to the selected Supplier.
- The Supplier can fill out the form and submit it.
- As you click the smart button as shown in the below image, the User/Manager will be able to see the Bid results.
- Tender User/Manager can enter a score for the Bid answers.
- After the bidding period ends, the Manager will be able to select the Bid and approve it.
- Upon approval, the Supplier will be notified through an email.
- The Manager can also create a Purchase Order (PO) for that particular Bid.
- The tender Manager can Publish the result, so the Supplier can see the bid score and bid status on the portal.
Odoo Commercial Tender Management:
- As this Bid is open for all suppliers, bidders can sign up from the portal itself.
- Suppliers need to fill up the Price and remarks in the Commercial Bid Form.
- Suppliers can see the Bid History.
- The tender Manager can approve multiple tenders at a time.
- Automated Notification Email is sent to the Supplier when the Bid is approved.
- Tender Manager can publish the result of the Bid on the portal.
The custom Odoo Tender Management App is available on Odoo App Store. If you have any special feature requests, you can always contact our experts and customize them for your tender. The current app is available in Odoo, versions 12 and 13. To get it in the latest version, please drop us an email.
Browse through our Odoo Apps store to find an exact match for your requirements, or submit your business query; we will help you with custom Odoo Apps Development accordingly.