Making a goods and services offer

Questions to ask and things to note before you start to prepare your offer.

When submitting an offer to government, you will need to consider several questions before you get started. You should familiarise yourself with the Request document, and the terms and conditions that will apply to the contract.

​Questions to ask before you get started

You might like to ask the following questions to check if it will be worthwhile investing the time to prepare an offer.
  • Do I meet the pre-qualification and compliance requirements specified in the Request?
  • Am I able to meet the qualitative requirements?
  • Am I able to fulfil all the requirements myself, through sub-contractors or by a consortium offer? (A consortium offer uses a group of associated suppliers to provide the goods or services)
  • Do I have the financial capacity to deliver the requirements of the Request?
  • Is there an actual or potential conflict of interest that could prevent me from making an offer?
  • Do I already have the resources to do the job?
  • Is it going to be possible for me and is it within my capacity to do the work?
  • Have I read or am I familiar with the government policies on purchasing?

Things to note about the Request

Requests have different information within them that you need to note and complete.

Requests for tender

Part A – Request

This section contains information about:

  • Where to submit your offer
  • Tender briefings (if applicable)
  • The selection process
  • Contact details for enquiries
  • Relevant government policies
  • Terms and conditions

Part B – Content Requirement and Respondent’s Offer

This is the section you need to complete. It includes selection and pricing requirements.

Requests for quote

Part A – Statement of Requirement

This section tells you what the agency is trying to buy. Part A contains information about:

  • Where to submit your offer
  • Contact details for enquiries
  • Relevant government policies
  • Terms and conditions

Part B – Respondent’s Offer

This is the section you need to complete. It includes selection and pricing requirements.

Terms and conditions that apply to the contract

Request and contractual conditions that are common across all agencies.
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