Customisable sourcing events

Tailored sourcing events that actually fit the deal.

Stop fighting rigid software that forces you into a one-size-fits-all box. Build RFPs, RFQs and RFIs exactly how you want them. It’s flexible, it’s fast.

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Build your RFP Add the sections your RFP needs 0 sections Section library Drag in any section you need BW Respond to RFP Supplier portal Open invitation Company background About the supplier and their business Pricing Line-item and total cost breakdown Technical requirements Specifications the solution must meet Compliance & certifications ISO, insurance and policy checks Sustainability (ESG) Environmental and social commitments Add another section
The oboloo way

One solution for efficiency and team success.

The difference between a tool you work around and a tool you build with.

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The rigid status quo
Other systems
  • They lock you into a one-size-fits-all event structure.
  • They pretend RFPs, RFQs and RFIs are basically identical.
  • The system collapses the moment your project gets complex.
  • Their idea of customisation is editing a few text fields.
  • They fall apart if you try to do anything beyond a simple quote.
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The oboloo way.
  • Choose exactly which sections to include, so no two events have to be the same.
  • Adapt your structure for every project without starting from scratch.
  • Switch between simple RFQs and multi-stage RFPs with one click.
  • Reuse your best frameworks without getting locked into a rigid path.
  • Build sourcing events that fit the project, not the tool.

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How it works

Sourcing without the straightjacket.

Most sourcing tools force you into a fixed flow. oboloo lets you design the event first, then run it properly.

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Build your Lego kit

Stop thinking about one-off events and start building your own reusable blocks. Create sections for questionnaires, pricing models or internal checklists that reflect how you actually work.

SUPPLIER SECTION Pricing structure Detail your standard pricing Add to your RFQ LIBRARY
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Snap it together in seconds

When you are ready to run an RFP, RFQ or RFI, just pull the right sections from your library. Add what you need, ditch what you do not, and tweak the details on the fly without breaking your underlying framework.

Pricing line items NAME QTY UOM Supplier questionnaires
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Suppliers follow your lead

Because you defined the structure upfront, suppliers respond in the exact format you want. Their answers stay clean, consistent and comparable across the board. No more “see attached” and no messy data cleanup for you.

Acme Solutions Responded to RFP on 24 May Responded BW Belinda W Supplier contact Non-disclosure agreement.pdf QUESTIONNAIRES IT Insurance Pricing Financial
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Evaluate with zero maths

Review and score responses using the exact logic you set at the start. Rankings are generated automatically, complexity does not break the system, and you never have to touch a spreadsheet to find the winner.

Scored suppliers 1 Your best scored supplier Weighted score 92.4 2 3
Built for reuse, not rebuilt every time

Built to grow with your team.

Sourcing needs change. Whether you are a team of one or a global department, oboloo stays simple enough to use every day but powerful enough to handle your biggest projects.

Consistency that scales

Keep your sourcing standards high without the manual effort. Use your library so every RFP and RFQ follows the same professional structure, no matter who on the team is running it.

Updates that actually stick

Improved a questionnaire? Update it once in your library and it is ready for the whole team to use instantly. No more v2_final_FINAL documents floating around.

Total visibility, zero effort

Everything is captured in one place. You get a full audit trail of every decision, score and bid without organising a single folder by hand.

More volume, less noise

Whether you run two events a month or two hundred, the workflow never gets cluttered. oboloo keeps the data clean and the interface fast, so you can focus on the results rather than the admin.

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Free-forever plan
Everything you need to get started. No limits, no expiry.
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  • Core eSourcing (RFX) module
  • Supplier management
  • Contract management
  • Savings management
  • Much more
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Sourcing Plus plan
Advanced RFX creation tools when you need deeper control.
$25/month
  • Everything included in the free-forever plan
  • Reusable and custom RFX templates
  • Supplier questionnaires
  • Scorable supplier sections with weighted scoring
  • Custom fields and much more
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More features

Customisable sourcing features.

Most sourcing tools stop at forms. oboloo lets you design how sourcing actually runs, event by event, without hacks or rebuilds.

Build the event, not a workaround

Create sourcing events from your own modular components instead of forcing everything through the same flow.

No fixed structure, ever

RFP, RFQ or RFI, simple or complex, the structure adapts to the project rather than the other way around.

Supplier responses where they belong

Ask for written responses, documents and pricing in clearly defined sections, not dumped into a single form.

Change the event without starting again

Add, remove or adjust sections mid-build without breaking the rest of the setup.

Built for real tenders

Multi-stage events, different supplier types and edge cases, all handled without bending the tool out of shape.

Consistency without copy-paste

Reuse proven event structures while still tailoring each sourcing activity to the job.

Scales past simple quotes

Works just as well for serious procurement as it does for quick requests, with no cliff edge.

Works across all sourcing

Use the same section library for RFPs, RFIs and RFQs.

Another round without the rework

Reopen the event for a second or third round and invite back only the suppliers you want, without rebuilding anything.

Quick answers

Customisable sourcing FAQs.

Most sourcing tools give you a fixed process or a single form. oboloo lets you build sourcing events from modular components, including sections, questionnaires, pricing and documents, so each event fits the project instead of forcing compromises.
No. You can reuse proven sections and event structures from your library, then tweak them per project. No cloning disasters, no rebuilding, no copy-paste hacks.
Yes. oboloo is built to handle complexity, including multiple sections, different supplier requirements, weighted scoring and structured evaluation, without the tool falling apart.
Yes. Teams can start simple and increase complexity over time without changing tools. oboloo scales with your sourcing maturity instead of forcing a rebuild later.
Yes. Every sourcing event can have its own structure. You choose what to include based on complexity, supplier type or risk, from simple RFQs to complex, multi-stage RFPs.
Internal sections give suppliers context such as rules, background and instructions, and do not require a response. Supplier sections are where suppliers provide written answers or documents. Keeping these separate avoids confusion and messy responses.
Suppliers respond directly into your defined structure. Their answers stay aligned, comparable and easy to evaluate, rather than buried in emails or generic forms.
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