Expression of Interest
An Expression of Interest (EOI) is a set of high level requirements outlined by the buyer and sent to potential suppliers. They can be used for pre-market engagement only, but buyer’s can also use them to create a supplier shortlist for their further competition.
EOIs can help a buyer find out if suppliers are interested in bidding for their project, and can offer the products or services needed. If a supplier does not respond to an EOI, the buyer does not need to invite them to tender. You should check the framework rules first, not all frameworks allow you to carry out an EOI.
Expression of interest: supplier shortlisting
Allows buyers to reduce the number of suppliers they send their EOI to, suppliers should only be excluded if they cannot meet the buyer’s needs in terms of location and service type.
Expression of interest: Offline Documents
Documents that buyers can upload as part of their EOI which state their basic requirements and any additional information that would allow suppliers to accurately decide if this is a procurement they are interested in sourcing.