Moreover, the RFP must also include a component that, for example, deals with all hardware, software, and any training required to implement a new system in the organisation. In an RFP, a client indicates his wishes for a specific project and what he expects from the supplier.
In an RFP, a client indicates his wishes for a specific project and what he expects from the supplier. Any preconditions are also indicated in advance. Suppliers who respond initially do this by means of a so-called Request for Information (RFI).
RFPs are often requested by government institutions in procurement projects; procedures in which a (major) client announces that they are going to carry out a project and thereby invites suppliers to offer a detailed quotation, including price, time, and conditions. In this way, a tendering procedure allows for complete and open competition.