Why did my tender score low?
2 min read · Prepared by TenderChecker
Short answer
The most common reasons are not answering every part of the question, generic content, claims without evidence, ignoring the scoring guide, and going over word limits. Ask the buyer for feedback and compare it with your answers.
Key points
- ✓Missed sub-questions are the most common cause
- ✓Generic, unevidenced content loses marks
- ✓Buyer feedback tells you what to fix
Use the feedback
Buyers often explain scores. Match each comment to the question and note what was missing.
Fix the pattern
If the same issue appears across answers, such as missing evidence, fix it in your standard content before the next bid.
Quick self-check before you submit
- ☐ Feedback matched to each question
- ☐ Repeated weaknesses fixed in your standard content
- ☐ Next bid checked against the scoring guide before submission
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General guidance only, not legal advice. Always follow the buyer's own tender documents.