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All supplier quotes in one dashboard. Compare pricing, delivery terms, and specifications instantly. See who's cheapest, who's fastest, who includes what. Pick the best supplier in minutes, not hours.

Before & After Using Quote Comparison

Before

  • ❌ Receive 5 marquee quotes via email over 2 weeks—all in different formats
  • ❌ Spend 3 hours manually typing all quotes into comparison spreadsheet
  • ❌ Can't remember which supplier offered free delivery or included setup
  • ❌ Client asks 'Who's cheapest for catering?'—you search through 40 emails
  • ❌ Update spreadsheet when supplier revises quote—hope you don't miss changes

After

  • ✅ All 5 marquee quotes appear in dashboard automatically as suppliers submit
  • ✅ View side-by-side comparison instantly—no manual data entry required
  • ✅ Filter by 'delivery included' or 'setup included'—see exactly who offers what
  • ✅ Click 'Catering' filter—all 4 catering quotes ranked by price instantly
  • ✅ Supplier revises quote—updated version replaces old one automatically

What is Quote Comparison?

Quote comparison is the side-by-side viewing of multiple supplier responses to see pricing, specifications, delivery terms, and inclusions at a glance. Instead of switching between email attachments or spreadsheet tabs, event planners view all quotes for a category (like marquees or catering) in one organized dashboard. They can sort by price, filter by delivery date, or highlight specific features to make faster, more informed decisions.

When you send a tender to 5 marquee companies, each supplier formats their quote differently. One sends a PDF with pricing tables. Another emails bullet points. A third uses their own custom quote template. Without comparison tools, you manually extract data from each format and build a spreadsheet showing all 5 quotes side-by-side. This takes hours and introduces errors when you misread a price or miss a delivery charge.

Quote comparison solves this by presenting all responses in a standardized format automatically. Supplier A quoted £12,000 for 12m x 18m clearspan, delivery included, setup extra. Supplier B quoted £11,500 for same size, delivery extra £500, setup included. Supplier C quoted £12,800 all-inclusive. You see this information in columns, ranked by total price, filterable by what's included. Decision made in 5 minutes instead of 2 hours.

Why Email-Based Quote Comparison Fails for Events

Without structured comparison tools, event planners face decision-making chaos:

  • Format inconsistency nightmare: Marquee Supplier A sends quote as PDF attachment. Supplier B puts pricing in email body. Supplier C sends Excel file. Supplier D uses Google Doc. Supplier E posts via their portal. You have 5 different formats in 5 different places. Building a comparison means opening each, extracting data, hoping you captured everything correctly.
  • Hidden costs revealed too late: You compare headline prices: Supplier A £10k, Supplier B £9k, Supplier C £11k. Supplier B looks cheapest. Later you discover B doesn't include delivery (£800), setup (£600), or breakdown (£400). Their actual total is £10.8k, making them most expensive. But you already told the client B was cheapest.
  • Revision tracking disaster: Supplier sends initial quote. You add it to your spreadsheet. Three days later, supplier emails revised quote with price change. You update your spreadsheet. Another supplier revises their quote. You update again. Now you have multiple spreadsheet versions on your computer. Which one has the latest pricing? Did you catch every revision?
  • Comparison spreadsheet hell: Building comparison spreadsheets is tedious work. You create columns: Supplier, Base Price, Delivery Charge, Setup Charge, Breakdown Charge, Total, Delivery Date, Payment Terms, Inclusions. Then manually type data from 5 different quote formats into your spreadsheet. Typos happen. You transpose numbers. The £12,500 quote becomes £15,200 because you misread the supplier's handwriting in their PDF.
  • No audit trail of decisions: You chose Supplier B because they were cheapest when you compared quotes 2 weeks ago. Now, weeks later, client questions why you picked them. You can't remember exact pricing from other suppliers. Your spreadsheet is outdated. You have no clear record of what factors drove your decision.
  • Client/stakeholder presentations are messy: You need to show your client or finance director the supplier options. You email them your Excel comparison spreadsheet. They open it on their phone—it's unreadable. Or they don't have Excel. Or they can't tell which row is which supplier because your formatting broke.

Many festival organizers and wedding planners have horror stories about choosing the wrong supplier because they missed a cost detail buried in email, or presented outdated pricing to clients because they didn't catch a revised quote.

How Quote Comparison Works

Comparing supplier responses takes seconds:

  1. Quotes arrive in dashboard automatically → Supplier submits their quote through the platform. It lands in your dashboard with all details: pricing, delivery terms, inclusions, timeline. No email attachments to download and decipher.

  2. View all quotes for a category side-by-side → Click 'Marquee Package' and see all 5 marquee quotes in columns. Each column shows: supplier name, total price, breakdown of costs, delivery date, payment terms, what's included. Standardized format makes comparison instant.

  3. Sort by any criteria → Sort by 'lowest total price' to see cheapest supplier at top. Or sort by 'fastest delivery' to see who can deliver soonest. Or sort by 'best payment terms' to see who offers longest payment periods. One-click sorting.

  4. Filter by requirements → Need suppliers who include delivery? Click 'delivery included' filter and quotes without delivery disappear. Need setup included? Filter for that. See only suppliers meeting your specific requirements.

  5. Highlight differences → System highlights where quotes differ significantly. If 4 suppliers quoted around £12k and one quoted £18k, that outlier is highlighted. If one supplier's delivery date is 2 weeks later than others, it's flagged.

  6. Track quote revisions → Supplier revises their quote? New version replaces old one in the dashboard, but full revision history is preserved. Click 'view history' to see what changed: 'Price reduced from £12,500 to £11,800 on 15th May.'

  7. Add internal notes → Click any quote to add private notes: 'Client prefers this supplier from previous event,' or 'Finance approved this vendor,' or 'Quoted delivery date is too late.' Your team sees these notes; suppliers don't.

  8. Shortlist and compare finalists → Mark 2-3 quotes as 'shortlisted.' View only those finalists side-by-side. Share shortlist view with client or stakeholders for final decision.

  9. Award contract with one click → Selected Supplier B? Click 'award contract.' Supplier is notified immediately. Other suppliers see they weren't selected. Dashboard updates to show 'awarded' status.

Complete comparison in 10 minutes for complex multi-supplier categories. Most corporate event managers compare 4-6 quotes per package and make decisions same day quotes arrive.

Why GoodEvent Planner Quote Comparison is Different

Generic procurement platforms like SAP Ariba and Coupa handle quote comparison but were built for repetitive corporate purchasing—office supplies ordered monthly, IT equipment with standardized specs. They assume consistent product specifications and comparable formats. Events are different: every quote is unique, specifications vary by event, and suppliers use industry-specific terminology.

Construction procurement tools like Procore compare bids but expect line-item breakdowns for materials and labor following construction standards. Event quotes don't follow construction formats—a marquee quote includes tent hire, flooring, lighting, delivery, setup, breakdown bundled together, not itemized like construction materials.

Built for events from day one means GoodEvent Planner quote comparison understands event industry quirks: bundled pricing, optional extras, delivery windows, weather contingencies, and multi-phase timing that don't fit generic procurement templates.

What event businesses specifically need for quote comparison:

  • Package-level comparison: Compare all marquee quotes together, all catering quotes together, all power quotes together. Don't mix marquees with toilets in one giant comparison—organize by category like event planners think.
  • Total cost calculation: Automatically sum base price + delivery + setup + breakdown + any extras to show true total cost. Event quotes often separate these; comparison tool combines them so you see real cost.
  • Delivery date prominence: Events have fixed dates—delivery date is critical. Comparison highlights delivery dates so you immediately see if supplier can meet your timeline, not just if they're cheap.
  • Inclusions vs extras clarity: Some suppliers include setup, others charge extra. Some include delivery, others don't. Comparison clearly shows what's included in each quote so you're comparing apples to apples.
  • Zone and location handling: For festivals or multi-site events, quotes vary by zone. Compare 'North Field Power' quotes separately from 'Main Stage Power' quotes. Geographic-specific comparison.
  • Flexible pricing formats: Event suppliers quote in different ways—flat fees, per-person pricing, per-meter pricing, day rates. Comparison normalizes these to show comparable totals.
  • Revision tracking that matters: Events change constantly. When supplier revises quote because client increased guest count, you need to see old vs new quote and what changed. Full revision history with change highlights.

Becki, South Coast Marquees:

"Good Event has revolutionised the way we work here at South Coast Marquees. It's saved us time, enabled us to respond quickly to prospective clients with a far more professional looking quotation system and therefore won us more business."

Features built-in vs features competitors lack or charge extra for:

  • Side-by-side comparison for unlimited quotes (some platforms limit to 3-5 quotes)
  • Real-time comparison as quotes arrive (no manual refresh or data entry)
  • Mobile-optimized comparison view (corporate tools are desktop-only)
  • Package-based organization (construction tools use generic line items)
  • Revision history with change tracking (many platforms only show current version)
  • Shortlisting functionality (mark finalists for client presentation)
  • Private notes per quote (team collaboration without supplier seeing notes)
  • One-click contract award (manual process in many systems)
  • Free unlimited comparisons (enterprise platforms charge per transaction)

Industry terminology matters: Comparison shows 'marquee size,' 'setup included,' 'delivery date,' 'payment terms'—language event professionals understand. Not generic 'SKU,' 'line item,' or corporate procurement jargon.

Easy stakeholder sharing means you can generate a clean comparison view link and share with your client, finance director, or operations manager. They open link on their phone and see professional comparison—no Excel spreadsheet downloads, no formatting issues, no confusion.

Mobile-ready comparison works perfectly on phones and tablets. You're at a client meeting and they ask about supplier pricing. Pull out your phone, open dashboard, show comparison of all 4 marquee quotes side-by-side. Make decisions on-site, not waiting until you're back at your desk.

Quote Management Capabilities That Save Time

  • Automated quote receipt → Supplier submits quote, it appears in dashboard instantly. No waiting for email, no downloading attachments, no manual entry. Link to tender creation for seamless workflow from request to response.

  • Bulk quote comparison → Compare 10 quotes across 5 packages simultaneously. View comparison for marquees, switch to catering comparison, switch to power comparison—all quotes organized by package for efficient decision-making.

  • Budget variance highlighting → Set budget £50k for marquees. Comparison shows quotes above/below budget with color coding. Green for under budget, yellow for close to budget, red for over budget. Instant budget compliance visibility.

  • Missing quote identification → Dashboard shows: 'Marquees: 4 of 5 quotes received.' You immediately know Supplier E hasn't responded yet. Chase the right supplier, not everyone.

  • Quote expiry tracking → Suppliers give quotes valid for 30 days. System tracks expiry and warns: 'Supplier B's quote expires in 3 days.' Don't accidentally work from expired pricing.

  • Detailed breakdown views → Click any quote to see complete breakdown: base price, delivery charges, setup costs, extras, payment schedule, terms and conditions. Everything in one place, not scattered across email threads.

  • Export comparison to Excel → Need spreadsheet for finance department? Click 'export' and get Excel file with all quotes formatted for external use. Don't manually recreate in spreadsheet—export automatically.

  • Supplier performance data → See supplier history: 'Supplier A has completed 5 events with average 4.5-star rating,' vs 'Supplier B is new to platform.' Factor reliability into decision, not just price.

  • Internal team voting → Multiple team members can mark preferred quotes. System shows: '3 team members prefer Supplier A, 1 prefers Supplier B.' Democratic decision-making with clear visibility.

  • Custom comparison criteria → Add your own comparison columns: 'Environmental credentials,' 'Insurance level,' 'Crew size,' 'Equipment age'—whatever matters for your decision. Customize comparison to your specific needs.

How Festival Organizers Use Quote Comparison

Festival events involve comparing dozens of quotes across multiple supplier categories. Without comparison tools, festival procurement teams drown in spreadsheet complexity.

Example workflow for 5,000-person music festival:

  • Created tender with 12 packages: Structures, Staging, Power, Toilets, Security, Fencing, Water, Waste, Catering, Lighting, Sound, Transport
  • Sent each package to 3-5 suppliers (40+ suppliers total)
  • Week 1: Structures quotes arrive—5 quotes for main stage marquee, 4 quotes for backstage tents
  • Open 'Structures' comparison dashboard
  • View all 5 main stage marquee quotes side-by-side
  • Sort by total price: Supplier A £45k, Supplier B £42k, Supplier C £48k, Supplier D £43k, Supplier E £44k
  • Filter 'setup included': Suppliers A, C, D include setup; B and E charge extra
  • Check delivery dates: All can deliver 2 days before event except Supplier C (1 day before—too tight)
  • Supplier C removed from consideration despite competitive price—delivery date doesn't work
  • Compare remaining 4: Supplier B total with setup £45k, Supplier A £45k, Supplier D £43k, Supplier E £47k
  • Supplier D is cheapest with acceptable delivery date
  • Check Supplier D's profile: 4.8-star rating, completed 12 previous festivals
  • Mark Supplier D as shortlisted
  • Share shortlist with production director for approval
  • Award contract to Supplier D with one click
  • Move to next package: Power Distribution
  • View 4 power quotes side-by-side
  • Compare main generator capacity, backup generator inclusion, fuel costs, distribution equipment
  • Repeat comparison process for each package
  • Complete 12 package comparisons and awards in 2 days instead of 2 weeks

Quote comparison enables festival organizers to process dozens of quotes efficiently while making data-driven decisions based on complete information.

Anne, Carpe Diem Events:

"Amazing software, we couldn't do our job without Good Event, especially during the busy season! It's been essential to our operations and is constantly evolving."

How Wedding Planners Use Quote Comparison

Wedding planning for large weddings requires comparing quotes while considering client preferences, budget constraints, and service quality—not just picking cheapest option.

Example workflow for 200-guest marquee wedding:

  • Created tender: 'Smith Wedding - 15th June 2025'
  • Packages: Marquee, Furniture, Catering, Styling, Entertainment, Photography, Toilets, Transport
  • Focus on Marquee package: 4 suppliers invited
  • All 4 quotes received within 1 week
  • Open marquee comparison dashboard
  • View quotes side-by-side:
    • Supplier A: £8,500 (12m x 18m clearspan, ivory lining, oak dance floor, setup included, breakdown included, delivery £400)
    • Supplier B: £7,800 (12m x 18m clearspan, white lining, standard floor, setup extra £600, breakdown included, delivery included)
    • Supplier C: £9,200 (12m x 18m clearspan, ivory lining, oak dance floor, fully inclusive)
    • Supplier D: £8,200 (12m x 18m clearspan, cream lining, oak dance floor, setup included, breakdown £400, delivery £300)
  • Calculate true totals: A £8,900 | B £8,400 | C £9,200 | D £8,900
  • Sort by total price: B cheapest at £8,400
  • But check specifications: B has white lining (client prefers ivory) and standard floor (client wants oak)
  • Client priority is aesthetics, not lowest price
  • Remove Supplier B from consideration
  • Compare remaining three on specifications: A and D both match client preferences (ivory lining, oak floor)
  • Pricing identical at £8,900
  • Check supplier profiles: Supplier A has 15 wedding reviews, average 4.9 stars. Supplier D has 8 reviews, average 4.5 stars
  • Check delivery dates: Both can deliver 2 days before wedding
  • Add internal note: 'Client's sister used Supplier A for her wedding last year—loved their service'
  • Shortlist Supplier A
  • Present to couple with clear rationale: 'Supplier A meets all your requirements, slightly better reviews, and you have personal recommendation from family'
  • Couple approves
  • Award contract to Supplier A
  • Move to next package: Catering
  • Compare 5 catering quotes
  • Focus on menu options, dietary accommodation, service style, per-person pricing
  • Client schedules tastings with top 2 caterers based on comparison
  • After tastings, award catering contract
  • Repeat for remaining 6 packages

Quote comparison helps wedding planners balance price, quality, and client preferences while presenting professional recommendations backed by clear data.

How Corporate Event Managers Use Quote Comparison

Corporate event planning requires comparing quotes for stakeholder approval, budget compliance, and procurement policy adherence—formal decision-making with documentation trail.

Example workflow for 500-person 3-day conference:

  • Created tender: 'Annual Conference 2025 - London'
  • Packages: Venue, AV, Staging, Catering, Accommodation, Registration, Exhibition Stands, WiFi, Materials, Photography, Security
  • Focus on AV package: Sent to 4 specialist AV suppliers
  • Budget allocated: £35,000
  • 4 quotes received
  • Open AV comparison dashboard
  • View quotes:
    • Supplier A: £38,500 (full conference AV, 3 breakout rooms, live streaming, recording, tech support)
    • Supplier B: £32,000 (conference AV, 3 breakouts, live streaming, recording extra £3k, tech support)
    • Supplier C: £34,800 (full package including streaming and recording, 24hr tech support)
    • Supplier D: £41,000 (premium package with backup systems, enhanced streaming, dedicated tech team)
  • Calculate totals including extras: A £38,500 | B £35,000 | C £34,800 | D £41,000
  • Filter by budget: Suppliers C and B under/at £35k budget
  • Compare specifications of B and C:
    • B: Recording is extra cost (would push to £35k total)
    • C: Fully inclusive at £34,800
  • Supplier C is best value—full package under budget
  • Check delivery/setup dates: Both can install 2 days before conference
  • Review supplier credentials: C has worked with 50+ corporate conferences, ISO certified, full insurance
  • Add internal note: 'Finance requires 3 quotes for purchases over £30k—have 4 quotes, compliant'
  • Export comparison to PDF
  • Present to stakeholders:
    • Operations Director: Reviews technical specifications
    • Finance: Confirms budget compliance
    • Procurement: Verifies supplier credentials
  • All stakeholders approve Supplier C
  • Award contract with documented decision trail for procurement policy
  • Move to Staging package comparison
  • Similar process: compare quotes, check budget, verify compliance, get approvals
  • Complete all 11 packages with proper governance

Quote comparison provides corporate event managers with the documentation and transparency needed for stakeholder approvals and procurement compliance.

How Event Production Companies Use Quote Comparison

Event production companies managing multiple simultaneous events need to compare quotes quickly while tracking margins and profitability per event.

Example workflow: Production company manages 10 events monthly:

  • Each event has 5-8 supplier packages
  • Total: 50-80 quotes arriving monthly
  • Dashboard shows all quotes across all events
  • Filter view: 'Show only AV quotes'
  • Compare AV quotes across all 10 events
  • Identify: Same AV supplier quoted on 7 different events
  • Pricing varies: £5k for Event A, £12k for Event B, £8k for Event C
  • Pattern emerges: Supplier quotes based on event scale, not taking advantage
  • Fair pricing confirmed across events
  • Award AV supplier for 5 events where they're competitive
  • Filter view: 'Show only staging quotes'
  • Compare 15 staging quotes across events
  • Identify: New staging supplier consistently 15% cheaper than usual supplier
  • Quality check: View new supplier's profile—recent entry, limited reviews
  • Decision: Trial new supplier on 1 small event, stick with proven supplier for 4 critical events
  • Risk management through comparison data
  • Filter view: 'Show only Event X quotes'
  • All 8 packages for Event X visible
  • Client asked about Event X total cost
  • Sum awarded packages: Venue £20k, AV £12k, Catering £25k, Staging £8k = £65k total
  • Still pending quotes: Accommodation, Transport
  • Projected total: £65k + estimated £15k accommodation + £5k transport = £85k
  • Client budget was £90k—on track
  • Real-time budget visibility across all events
  • Production company scales from 10 to 15 to 20 events monthly
  • Quote comparison system handles increased volume
  • No additional admin overhead—same dashboard, more quotes

Quote comparison enables production companies to scale efficiently while maintaining profitability and supplier relationship management.

Common Quote Comparison Mistakes

  1. Comparing on price alone → Cheapest quote isn't always best quote. Supplier B is £1,000 cheaper but doesn't include setup, has later delivery date, and has lower reviews. Consider total value, not just headline price.

  2. Ignoring revision history → Supplier revised their quote 3 times. You're comparing using their initial quote, not realizing they reduced price in revision 2. Always check you're comparing latest versions.

  3. Forgetting delivery/setup costs → Comparing base prices: £10k vs £12k. First looks cheaper until you add delivery £800 and setup £700—now it's £11,500 vs £12k with everything included. Compare total costs.

  4. Not tracking quote expiry → You compared quotes, shortlisted Supplier A, waited 2 weeks for client approval. Supplier A's quote expired after 30 days. Now they've increased price 10% and you're back to comparison stage.

  5. Missing hidden requirements → Supplier C quoted £15k but their quote says 'subject to site survey' and 'additional charges may apply for difficult access.' You awarded contract thinking £15k is final. It's not. Check terms carefully.

  6. Comparing different specifications → Supplier A quoted 12m x 18m marquee, Supplier B quoted 12m x 20m. You compared prices thinking they're same size. They're not. Ensure specifications match before comparing price. Link to packages to organize quotes by exact specifications.

  7. No documentation of decision rationale → You chose Supplier B. Three months later, client questions why. You can't remember exact reasoning—was it price, delivery date, or supplier reputation? Document decisions with notes at time of award.

Choosing Event Procurement Software

Built for Events vs Adapted from Other Industries

SAP Ariba and Coupa were built for corporate procurement departments buying standardized products repeatedly. They compare quotes for office supplies (predictable specs), IT equipment (standardized models), or professional services (hourly rates). Event procurement is different: every event is unique, quotes bundle multiple services, and specifications vary dramatically.

Construction procurement software like Procore compares contractor bids but expects detailed line-item breakdowns: materials, labor hours, equipment rental, margins. Event quotes don't follow this structure—a marquee quote is typically a package price, not itemized materials list.

Event-specific procurement software like GoodEvent Planner includes quote comparison features that matter for event industry decision-making:

What to look for in event quote comparison software:

  • Side-by-side viewing of multiple quotes in standardized format
  • Package-level organization (compare all marquee quotes together, not mixed with catering)
  • Automatic total cost calculation including delivery, setup, breakdown, extras
  • Delivery date prominence (critical for events with fixed dates)
  • Inclusion vs extra clarity (what's bundled vs charged separately)
  • Revision history tracking with change highlighting
  • Shortlisting functionality for presenting finalists to clients/stakeholders
  • Budget variance indicators showing over/under budget quotes
  • Mobile-optimized comparison views for on-site decision making
  • Export options for sharing with stakeholders who need spreadsheets
  • Unlimited quote comparisons included free (not per-transaction charges)

Questions to ask vendors:

  • 'Can I compare multiple supplier quotes side-by-side in one view?' (Basic comparison functionality)
  • 'How does the system handle quotes in different formats?' (Standardization capability)
  • 'Can I see which quotes include delivery/setup vs charge extra?' (Inclusions visibility)
  • 'What happens when a supplier revises their quote?' (Revision tracking)
  • 'Can I share comparison with clients without giving them system access?' (Stakeholder sharing)
  • 'How do I track which suppliers have quoted and which haven't?' (Response tracking)
  • 'Can I add private notes to quotes that suppliers don't see?' (Internal collaboration)
  • 'Is comparison view optimized for mobile devices?' (Mobile accessibility)

Red flags when evaluating procurement software:

  • Can't view multiple quotes side-by-side—must switch between quote pages (inefficient comparison)
  • Requires manual data entry to build comparison—no automatic quote standardization (doubles your work)
  • Desktop-only comparison views—can't compare on phones (kills mobile workflow)
  • Charges per comparison or per quote received (costs spiral with multiple suppliers)
  • No revision tracking—only shows current quote version (lost history of changes)
  • Can't filter or sort quotes by criteria—static comparison only (limited decision support)
  • No budget tracking built into comparison (must track separately)
  • Generic comparison format not designed for event industry (confusing terminology)

Why event-specific quote comparison matters:
Generic procurement tools don't understand that event businesses need to:

  • Compare bundled package pricing, not itemized materials
  • Prioritize delivery dates as critically as pricing (events have fixed dates)
  • Track what's included vs extra charges (event quotes vary widely in bundling)
  • Compare across zones or venues (multi-site events need location-based comparison)
  • Make fast decisions under time pressure (event planning moves quickly)
  • Present comparisons to non-procurement stakeholders (clients, not just internal buyers)

Event-specific quote comparison includes:

  • Package-based organization matching event industry thinking
  • Delivery and setup cost prominence (not buried in terms)
  • Event terminology: marquee sizes, guest capacity, setup days, not SKUs or line items
  • Mobile-first design for on-site client meetings
  • Client-friendly presentation formats (not procurement-department-only views)
  • Integration with event planning tools (layouts, site maps, not just procurement data)

Quote Comparison Access & Compatibility

Access from Any Device:

  • Works on desktop, laptop, tablet, and mobile phone
  • No downloads or installations required
  • Always up-to-date automatically
  • Comparison views sync in real-time across all devices

Easy Stakeholder Sharing:

  • Generate comparison view link to share with clients or finance teams
  • Recipients view professional comparison without needing system access
  • No Excel downloads or email attachments required
  • View-only permissions protect pricing confidentiality

Works with other GoodEvent tools:

  • GoodEvent Business converts awarded quotes into bookings. Once you award a contract from comparison view, supplier details flow into your CRM as a booking with all quoted services.
  • GoodEvent Layout links floor plans to quotes. Compare marquee quotes and see each supplier's proposed layout alongside pricing. Visual comparison helps clients choose.
  • GoodEvent Maps links site maps to location-based quotes. Compare 'North Field Power' quotes and see delivery locations on site map. Geographic context aids decision-making.
  • GoodEvent Network shows supplier profiles in comparison view. See ratings, reviews, and past event history alongside pricing. Factor reliability into decisions.

Getting Started with Quote Comparison

Quick start guide:

  1. Create your tender → Set up event and packages, send to suppliers
  2. Receive quotes automatically → Suppliers submit quotes through platform, appear in dashboard
  3. Open comparison view → Click package name to see all quotes for that category side-by-side
  4. Sort and filter → Sort by price, filter by delivery date or inclusions
  5. Shortlist finalists → Mark 2-3 preferred quotes for detailed review
  6. Award contract → Select winning supplier with one click

Time to value: Instant comparison as soon as 2+ quotes arrive. Most event planners make decisions within 24 hours of receiving all quotes—faster than ever possible with spreadsheet comparison.

Gemma & Ian, Capital Marquees Essex:

"Easiest software I have ever used! Good Event is quick to respond if any problems arise. 10/10 from me."

Related Resources

Other GoodEvent Planner Features

  • Tender Packages - Organize tenders by supplier category
  • Tender Creation - Build comprehensive tenders quickly
  • Supplier Management - Manage vendor database
  • Status Tracking - Visual tracking of tender progress
  • Budget Management - Track costs vs budget
  • BOQ Import - Upload Excel files to create tenders

Industry Resources

  • Festival Event Planning - Multi-supplier procurement
  • Wedding Planning - Vendor sourcing and comparison
  • Corporate Event Management - Stakeholder approvals and compliance
  • Event Production - Managing multiple events simultaneously

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