Supplier framework
Bring your suppliers together and quote like-for-like
VEYRA works with buyers to take on supplier onboarding, build a master agreement framework and run structured events where every response can be compared on merit — not just on price.
What the framework delivers
One controlled environment, one set of rules
The framework turns a scattered supplier base into a governed marketplace where the same conditions apply to everyone and the record speaks for itself.
Bring suppliers together
Like-for-like quoting
Managed onboarding
Master agreement framework
Full audit trail
Merit-based award
Identity-protected quoting and structured evaluation reduce exposure to relationship bias and support defensible decisions. They do not eliminate judgement; buyers retain final award authority under their own procurement policy.
How it works
From requirement to award, step by step
The supplier framework turns a buyer's requirement into a governed, comparable quote pool where every submission carries the evidence needed to make a defensible award.
Procurement flow
Step 01 of 07: Requirement or BOM upload. Structured requirement record created and version-stamped.
Use the arrow keys to move between steps, Home and End to jump to the first or last step.
Requirement or BOM upload
A buyer uploads a bill of materials, requisition or service scope. Line items, quantities, units and required conditions are captured in a structured format so every supplier sees the same requirement.
Control
Structured requirement record created and version-stamped.
What this step meansshow
Nothing is released until the requirement itself is unambiguous. This step turns an email or spreadsheet request into a versioned record every supplier will see identically.
Evidence fields expected before sign-off
- Requirement or BOM reference and version
- Line items with quantity and unit of measure
- Required specification or approved brand
- Delivery location and required date
- Requesting cost centre and buyer
Each step has its own link. Select a step and use “Copy link to this step” to share a URL that opens the workflow at that point.
Interactive demo
Try a sample quote
Walk through a like-for-like event end to end — choose a requirement, set the evaluation basis, release to a prequalified pool and see the evidence summary the event produces.
Try a sample quote
Demonstration data only. No real suppliers, prices or events are shown.
Choose a requirement
Every supplier quotes against the same structured line items, so responses are comparable by definition rather than reconstructed afterwards.
| Line item | Specification | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Idler roller, troughing | 152 mm x 750 mm, sealed bearing | 60 each |
| Conveyor belt splice kit | 1200 mm, mechanical fastener | 8 kit |
| Pulley lagging, ceramic | 12 mm, drive pulley | 4 set |
Step 1 of 6
Accessibility
How the deep-linked workflow behaves
The interactive workflow and sample quote demonstration are built to WCAG 2.2 AA expectations. The checks below describe exactly what to expect when navigating without a mouse.
Focus visibility
Every control shows where you are
Step tabs, the step panel, the “What this step means” disclosure, demo inputs and every export button carry a visible cyan focus ring with an offset against the dark background, so focus is never lost against the surrounding surface.
Keyboard traversal
The workflow is a true tab list
The seven steps form a single tab stop. Left and right or up and down arrows move between steps, Home and End jump to the first and last step, and Enter or Space activates the focused step. The step panel is reachable by Tab.
Reduced motion
Animation respects your settings
The flow diagram’s pulsing node and travelling dash are disabled when your device requests reduced motion. State changes remain visible through colour, weight and text rather than movement.
Deep-linked steps
Landing state is announced
Arriving with a ?step= link opens the matching step and shows a status region naming the step you landed on, so screen-reader and low-vision users can confirm the stage before scrolling.
Names and structure
Semantic markup throughout
Tabs use role="tab" with aria-selected and aria-controls, the diagram carries a descriptive label, the quote comparison is a real table with a caption and row headers, and every input has a persistent visible label.
Errors and status
Validation is not colour alone
Sign-off validation lists each unresolved item as text in a polite live region, marks the affected fields with aria-invalid, and pairs the border colour change with an explanatory message.
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Sample evidence
Download a sample audit trail
A demonstration record showing the evidence fields captured at each workflow step, from requirement upload through to award and authorised reveal.
Sample audit trail (PDF)
Demonstration data only. It is not a record of an actual procurement event, and no real supplier, buyer or price information is included.
Download the sample audit trailPDF · demonstration data
Onboarding
We work with buyers to onboard and configure suppliers
Supplier onboarding is treated as a shared service: VEYRA helps collect evidence, align categories and set the controls so your team can focus on procurement outcomes.
- Collect and verify business identity, insurances, licences and capability statements.
- Map each supplier to the categories they are qualified to serve.
- Configure compliance rules, expiry alerts and suspension triggers.
- Maintain a single supplier record that feeds every event.
- Re-onboard only when circumstances change, not for every quote.
Master agreement controls
The master agreement defines what suppliers can offer, how they must offer it and the standards they must maintain. That includes approved brands and specifications, pricing formats, delivery terms, warranty obligations and conduct expectations.
Once configured, these controls flow into every event automatically. Buyers do not need to re-state them in each brief, and suppliers see the same rules every time they quote.
Evaluation
Award on more than price
A low price is not always the best outcome. The framework records the factors that matter to your organisation and makes them visible during evaluation.
Price
Like-for-like line-item pricing with total cost visibility, including any stated variations and conditions.
Risk
Insurance status, compliance history, financial indicators, delivery track record and any category-specific risk factors.
Award rating
A structured assessment of conformance, past performance and fit against the requirement, recorded with the evaluator and rationale.
Target KPIs
Progress against agreed measures such as on-time delivery, quality, response conformance and participation rate.
Evaluation weights are set by the buyer within the master agreement. VEYRA records the inputs and the decision, creating an evidence base that can be reviewed or audited.
Audit
A complete, traceable record
Every step from requirement release to award is timestamped and attributed, so the decision can be explained long after the event has closed.
- Who saw the requirement and when.
- Which suppliers were invited and why.
- What each supplier submitted and any variations.
- Evaluation scores, notes and approval signatures.
- The award reason and any authorised identity reveal.
Audit records are append-only within the platform. Changes are captured as new entries rather than overwrites, preserving the original decision path.
FAQ
Common questions about the supplier framework
How master agreement controls, onboarding, like-for-like pricing and evaluation fit together.
What is a master agreement control?
How does VEYRA onboard suppliers?
What makes pricing like-for-like?
Is the lowest price always awarded?
How is supplier identity protected?
What evidence is retained for audit?
Set up your supplier framework
Tell us about your supplier base, categories and current onboarding process, and we will outline how VEYRA can build a governed, like-for-like quoting environment for your organisation.