Start with a simple, weighted scorecard
Create a basic spreadsheet with your key criteria. For transport, this includes price, transit time, reliability score, and contract flexibility. Assign a weight to each based on your current budget priorities—price might carry more weight now.
Use this same template for every bid. It forces consistent evaluation and creates a clear audit trail. When you need to justify a decision later, you can point to the scored criteria, not just gut feeling.
- Price (40% weight)
- Transit Time (30% weight)
- On-Time Performance (20% weight)
- Contract Terms (10% weight)
Set price benchmarks using real award data
Don't guess what a 'good' price is. Use the IndexBox Analytics feed to see what similar routes actually cost. Filter for your specific corridors and review recent awarded values to establish a realistic pricing envelope.
This data helps you spot outliers fast. If a bid is 30% below the market benchmark, it's a red flag for potential service cuts. If it's 30% above, you can question the value immediately.
Execute your comparison in IndexBox Tenders
Use the IndexBox Tenders database to find active opportunities that match your budget. Start by filtering the global tender database for 'Transport' categories and your target countries.
For a targeted search, use the Markets directory to focus on specific regions and the Categories directory to drill into logistics services. This saves time and ensures you're reviewing relevant, budget-aligned tenders from the start.
- Filter the Tenders database by category and country.
- Use the Markets directory for regional focus.
- Check the Categories directory for precise service matching.
Run this in IndexBox in the next 10 minutes
Open IndexBox, apply the same filters from this guide, and create your first shortlist before you close this tab.
Keep one owner accountable for each step so the workflow converts into real bids and supplier responses.