ITT software for the formal Invitation to Tender stage.
Build criteria-weighted Invitation to Tender competitions, receive compliant responses through a secure portal and evaluate them fairly and consistently. ITT software runs the formal, high-stakes stage of procurement where fairness and audit really matter. Built for PA23, the whole exercise sits on one connected record from tender build to award.
What is ITT software?
ITT stands for Invitation to Tender, the formal competition stage of a procurement. An ITT sets out the requirement, the terms and the criteria on which bids will be judged, and invites suppliers to submit full, priced responses. It is the serious end of sourcing: higher value, more scrutiny, and a real risk of challenge if the process is not run fairly. ITT software is the tool that runs that stage properly.
The heart of an ITT is criteria and weighting. Bids are judged against defined quality and price criteria, each carrying a weight, and the software builds that scoring structure into the exercise. Suppliers respond against the same criteria, evaluators score consistently, and moderation reconciles differences. The result is a defensible outcome supported by a full record of how each score was reached, not a judgement assembled after the fact.
In eSourcingData, the ITT runs on one connected record from tender build through to award. The supplier-facing portal, the evaluation and the audit trail are the same system, so responses are never re-keyed and nothing is lost between stages. Because it is built for the Procurement Act 2023, the process supports the transparency and standstill expectations that public bodies must meet, and the award can flow straight into a contract.
What ITT software should do
Criteria and weighting
Build the quality and price criteria and their weights into the exercise, so scoring is defined up front.
Structured tender build
Assemble tender documents and questions in a consistent structure that suppliers respond to directly.
Secure submission
Suppliers submit through a secure portal against an enforced deadline, with a clean record of receipt.
Consistent scoring
Evaluators score against the same criteria, with moderation to reconcile differences fairly.
Audit trail
Every score and decision is recorded, giving a defensible outcome that stands up to challenge.
Award and standstill
Support the award and standstill process, then flow the result into a contract on the same record.
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Why eSourcingData for ITTs
We pair ITT tooling with hands-on procurement support, so your criteria, weighting and evaluation approach are sound and defensible before you go to market.
Defensible by design
Weighted criteria, consistent scoring and a full audit trail make the outcome robust to challenge.
One connected record
Portal, evaluation and audit are one system, so responses are never re-keyed between stages.
Built for PA23
Supports the transparency and standstill expectations public bodies must meet under the Act.
Experienced support
Over 20 years of combined UK procurement experience helps get criteria and weighting right.
FAQs
What is ITT software?
ITT software runs the Invitation to Tender, the formal, criteria-weighted competition stage of procurement. It builds the scoring criteria and weights, receives compliant supplier responses through a secure portal, and supports consistent evaluation with a full audit trail, so the award is fair and defensible.
What does ITT stand for?
ITT stands for Invitation to Tender. It is the formal stage where a buyer sets out the requirement and evaluation criteria and invites suppliers to submit full, priced responses to be scored against those criteria.
How is an ITT different from an RFI?
An RFI, or Request for Information, is early market engagement that gathers information before a competition. An ITT is the formal, weighted competition itself, where scored bids lead to an award.
How does it keep the process defensible?
Criteria and weights are defined up front, evaluators score consistently with moderation, and every score and decision is recorded. That produces a defensible outcome supported by a full audit trail rather than a judgement made after the fact.
Is it suitable for public sector buyers?
Yes. eSourcingData is built for the Procurement Act 2023, supporting the transparency and standstill expectations public bodies must meet, and serves private sector, consultancies and charities too.
How much does it cost?
Pricing is bespoke and depends on your organisation and requirements. Free trials and pilots are available for eligible organisations - contact us to discuss.
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