The Velstrian Bid lifecycle
Velstrian Bid accelerates bid production while enforcing strict evidentiary rigor. The end-to-end workflow comprises five structured phases.
Phase breakdown
| Phase | Primary activities | Deliverables & gates |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Ingestion | Upload ITT, specifications, pricing schedules, and question templates. | Extracted requirement checklist & word count constraints. |
| 2. Compliance Matrix | Break questions into granular sub-criteria and assign owners. | 100% covered compliance matrix with assigned responsibilities. |
| 3. Social Value Mapping | Select TOMs measures against contract value (≥10% target). | Calculated financial proxy value & delivery method statement. |
| 4. AI Drafting & Citation | Generate targeted answers grounded strictly in Evidence Vault proof. | Draft responses with verifiable source citations and evidence audit trail. |
| 5. Review & Export | Peer review, executive sign-off gate, export to Word / PDF / Excel. | Submission-ready response pack with audit archive. |
Best practices for bid teams
- Isolate individual requirements: Do not group multi-part buyer questions into a single paragraph. Break them down so every sub-question has an explicit answer.
- Verify source citations: Review the evidence side-drawer before approving any drafted response.
- Track clarification logs: When the buyer issues clarification bulletins, update the affected matrix rows immediately.