In this release, we've added several new features and enhancements designed to make your workflow even more efficient and user-friendly. From enabling file uploads for clarifications to managing permissions during the send flow, we've introduced tools to help you stay organized and in control.
We've also rolled out a new "price" question type for pre-qualification, along with improvements to the questionnaire archiving process and the clarifications CSV feature.
Check out all the updates below ⬇️⬇️⬇️
📁 Enable File Uploads for Clarifications
Buyers can now upload their own files and optionally allow suppliers to upload files during clarifications. This added flexibility enhances communication and ensures that all necessary documents are easily accessible.
💲 Pre-Qual “Price” Question Type
We've introduced a new "price" question type in the pre-qualification process:
Consistent Formatting: This feature enables consistently-formatted price responses across all questionnaires, ensuring uniformity and accuracy.
🗂️ Archive Pre-Qual Questions
We've improved how you manage your pre-qualification questions:
Question Archiving: Buyers can now archive outdated questions from the library, preventing them from being sent to suppliers and keeping your questionnaires current and relevant.
📝 Add Comments to Clarifications CSV
We've expanded the information available in your clarifications CSV:
New Comment Field: The CSV now includes a field displaying all comments posted, along with bulletin references, for better tracking and transparency.
🚫 Pre-Qual Questionnaire Rejection Rationale
We've added a new feature for rejecting questionnaires:
Rejection Rationale: Buyers can now provide a reason when rejecting a supplier’s questionnaire, offering clear feedback and improving supplier interactions.
🔑 Manage Pre-Qual Permissions During Send Flow
We've enhanced how you control permissions during the pre-qualification process:
Permission Management: Buyers can now manage team member permissions when sending a questionnaire, allowing for greater flexibility and control.
🔧 Small but Powerful Improvements
We've also made several minor updates to improve overall platform performance:
General
Fixed regression that causes the page to scroll to the top when a user opens a grid menu or dropdown cell
Contracts
Automatically focus the page name text box in the modal when creating a new page
Pre-qualification
Extend document question type to include question whether or not the supplier can provide the document
Extend yes/no question type to allow requesting supporting information
Add a new option to the dropdown in the active questionnaire library so that users can trigger the sending of a questionnaire
These updates are designed to streamline your processes, improve communication, and provide greater flexibility in your day-to-day tasks. Enjoy the enhanced functionality, and let us know if you have any feedback!