Tender notes

Tender notes for careful budget sign-off

Practical guides on public tender budget compliance, pricing schedules and financial returnables.

Tender notes for careful budget sign-off document review

18 July 2026

How to reconcile a BOQ with the form of offer

Trace the number through subtotals, allowances, VAT and the signed offer without losing the basis of calculation.

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Tender notes for careful budget sign-off document review

9 June 2026

VAT in tender pricing: five places inconsistency appears

Look beyond the VAT line: schedule headings, unit rates, declarations and offer totals must use a consistent basis.

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Tender notes for careful budget sign-off document review

14 May 2026

When an addendum changes the pricing schedule

Map replacement pages, retained clauses and revised closing information before touching the working budget.

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