Glossary

The process

Selection Questionnaire (SQ)

A standard set of questions used to shortlist suppliers on capability and standing before they bid.

The SQ (formerly the PQQ) checks whether a supplier is eligible and capable — covering things like financial standing, relevant experience, insurance and compliance — before they're invited to tender.

It's usually pass/fail or scored, so accuracy and completeness matter: a strong technical bid is wasted if you're filtered out at the SQ stage.

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