A formal procurement document inviting suppliers to submit a detailed proposal describing how they will meet the buyer’s requirements. An RFP typically sets out the scope, requirements, instructions, timetable, evaluation criteria, and contractual information, and proposals are evaluated on factors such as quality, technical approach, and price. The RFP is the standard term in U.S. and many commercial procurements and is broadly equivalent to an Invitation to Tender (ITT) in UK procurement.
Request for Proposal (RFP)
A formal document inviting detailed proposals on how suppliers will meet requirements, broadly equivalent to a UK Invitation to Tender.
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