A professional Expression of Interest (EOI) template designed for government agencies and organisations that need a clear, structured way to invite, assess, and shortlist consultants or contractors.

This product includes a 10-page Expression of Interest document in iWork Pages and a structured assessment spreadsheet in Numbers to support consistent and defensible evaluation.

Key Benefits

• Run a structured and transparent EOI process
• Shortlist suppliers consistently using defined criteria
• Reduce procurement risk at the early selection stage
• Save time by avoiding drafting documents from scratch
• Fully compatible with Apple iWork (Pages and Numbers)

Product Overview

This Expression of Interest template provides a robust framework for early-stage procurement and supplier pre-qualification. It is suitable for organisations that need to identify capable vendors before issuing a formal Request for Tender (RFT) or Request for Proposal (RFP).

The structure supports transparency, fairness, and governance, making it particularly suitable for public sector and regulated environments.

Intended Use

• Invite consultants or contractors to express interest in a project
• Assess individual suppliers or joint submissions (consortia)
• Create a defensible shortlist for tendering or consultancy proposals

What’s Included

• Expression of Interest Document
  iWork Pages format
  10 professionally structured pages covering background, scope, submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and response schedules
• Assessment Spreadsheet
  iWork Numbers format
  Pre-configured worksheet to score and compare respondents consistently

Who This Is For

• Government departments and agencies
• Local authorities and public bodies
• NGOs and large organisations
• Procurement managers and contract officers
• Project managers running competitive supplier selection

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Expression of Interest (EOI)?

An Expression of Interest is an early-stage procurement document used to identify capable suppliers before issuing a formal tender or proposal request.

Is this suitable for government or public sector use?

Yes. The template is designed to support transparency, fairness, and auditability in public sector procurement processes.

Can I customise the template?

Yes. Both the Pages document and Numbers spreadsheet are fully editable to suit your organisation or project.

Does this replace a Request for Tender?

No. This template is intended for pre-qualification and shortlisting prior to issuing a full RFT or RFP.

What software is required?

Apple Pages and Apple Numbers are required. Both are included free with most Apple devices.

Start with Confidence

Use this Expression of Interest template to attract suitable suppliers, assess them consistently, and move into tendering with a strong and defensible shortlist.