Tips for Open Quotes Vendors

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Engage with Contractors

The South African marketplace is ever-increasingly competitive. Stand out from the crowd, grow your business and engage with contractors that already looking for what you have to offer today.

Our Open Quotes provides an up-to-date list of all Bills being Priced and Bills Awarded to Main Contractors matching your profile trades and regions. You have the opportunity to price for as many of the contracts available on your profile. By taking a proactive rather than a reactive approach you are expanding your quote audience. Target your pricing audience. Make informed decisions for your business.

Price Online

  • Save Time: easy options to intend, download, view, decline, and archive RFQs
  • Centralise Storage: a detailed record of all RFQs received, priced, declined, and archived, kept safely online
  • Drawings/Specs: easily accessible and ready to download where available
  • Reliability: not ready to submit? Enter your pricing and return to complete later thanks to our auto-save functionality

Record Responses

Remember to record your responses timeously. Responses include (priced, declined, or intend to price). This not only affects your Pricing Indicator ensuring you stay most visible for buyers/contractors requesting prices but also maintains your relationship with contractors.

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How To: Check/Update your Web Browser

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If you’ve previously been assisted by L2B Customer Support you may have been requested to confirm which Browser you’re using and if it’s up to date. As per our FAQ’s: To access our service you need to have the latest update/version installed for browsers such as Edge, Chrome or Firefox and the appropriate hardware and operating system to support this.

Why do we ask you this?

Firstly, the Browser type helps us to identify if you’re using a supported browser and if there is an issue it helps us identify if it’s an issue specific to a type of browser

Secondly, Browser updates introduce new features, improve performance and fix security vulnerabilities. They are also necessary for improving compatibility, fixing security loopholes, and resolving numerous bugs and other issues. Basically, websites may not work properly if your browser hasn’t been updated so in order to resolve your query it’s best for us to rule this out.

Google Chrome

By default, Google Chrome is set to update itself automatically so the new versions will typically install as and when they’re released. If Chrome downloaded automatic updates while you were using the browser, you’d need to relaunch the browser to finish installing the updates.

  1. Click on the ellipsis at the top-right and select Help > About Google Chrome. Alternatively, you can paste the following address into the URL bar: chrome://settings/help
 
  1. You’ll see the current version of Google Chrome installed on your PC. If you also see a message that reads Chrome is up to date, you already have the latest version. If Chrome finds any available updates, it will automatically install them, and you’ll see a Relaunch button next to it. Click on it to restart the Chrome browser, and you’ll now have the latest version of Chrome.

 

Mozilla Firefox

Just like Chrome, Firefox automatically installs updates as and when they become available. If you have reason to believe you’re not running the latest version, check the current version and see if there are any updates available for Firefox by following the process illustrated below.

  1. Click the hamburger icon at the top right of the browser and select Help > About Firefox.
  1. You’ll see a pop-up window. If a new update is available, Firefox will automatically start downloading the update. Once the updates are installed, you’ll see a button that says Restart to Update Firefox. Click on it to restart Firefox, and you’ll now have the latest version installed. If you see a message that reads Firefox is up to date, you already have the latest version.

Microsoft Edge

  1. Select the horizontal ellipsis at the top right of the Edge browser and select Help and feedback About Microsoft Edge.
  1. Edge will automatically check for software updates, and start downloading them if they’re available. Once it downloads the updates, you’ll need to click on the Restart button. Doing this will restart your internet browser and install the latest updates. If you see a message that reads Microsoft Edge is up to date, you already have the latest version.

If your browser is up to date and you’re still experiencing issues you may need to clear your browser cache, cookies & history.


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How To: Price RFQ’s Now via Tenders & Projects

A quick 2m 32s video tutorial from “The How-To Series”

Search for Pricing Opportunities (Projects only) and Price Now Opportunities (Projects & Tenders). For the screen-shot version view Pricing Opportunities Search Filter.

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How To: Search for Pricing Opportunities

A quick 1m 24s video tutorial from “The How-To Series”

Search for Pricing Opportunities (Projects only) and Price Now Opportunities (Projects & Tenders). For the screen-shot version view Pricing Opportunities Search Filter.

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How To: Make Notes

Your Notes which are found on both Projects and Tenders have 2 Sections:

  1. “Are you involved in this Project/Tender?” – which is a drop-down selection
  2. Add a New Note – which allows you to add any custom note3

 

“Are you involved in this Project/Tender?” drop-down selection has options you can choose from:

  1. I am an Appointed Subcontractor on this Contract
  2. I am Bidding as a Main/Civil Contractor on this Contract
  3. I am the Awarded Main/Civil Contractor

If you are actually involved at these specific stages ie. Appointed, Bidding or Awarded then you are able to select the relevant option. This can provide additional exposure for your company should the details be confirmed by our researchers.

Added notes are visible for the Main User and their Monitors at any point when viewing the relevant Tender/Project and can also be removed by the User that added the note.

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How To: Request CAR Insurance

A quick 1m 33s video tutorial from “The How-To Series”

Request Insurance quotes on a specific Tender or Project by clicking on the CAR Insurance button and view more details on available CAR Insurers.

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How To: Request Assistance on Leads

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A quick 1m 28s mobile-friendly vertical video tutorial from “The How-To Series”

Request Assistance from a Researcher for a specific Tender or Project. The Leads 2 Business Researcher will receive your request directly and feedback will be provided accordingly. You will also receive a copy via email for your records and have the ability to upload attachments with your query.

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How To: Navigate to the Advisories Options

View this quick video tutorial from The How-To Series – How To: Navigate to the Advisories Options
(Duration 56 seconds)
View All your Advisory Settings, Resend Advisories, View Sent Advisories (copies), View Advisories Online.

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L2B Subscription Form FAQs

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The purpose of the L2B Subscription Forms is to collect relevant and required information to

  • A: Load company details onto our database
  • B: Set up the users profile to ensure that clients receive leads of interest ergo derive maximum value from the L2B Subscription
  • C: Ensure correct billing info (Tax Invoices) preferred and agreed to bill terms (frequency and method) are followed
  • D: To record the client’s acceptance of L2B T’s and C’s with regards to the use of information, account arrears, and cancellation procedures

“One of the internet’s strengths is its ability to help consumers find the right needle in a digital haystack of data” – Jared Sandberg

It is imperative to provide L2B with accurate company information when completing subscription forms.

This information is vital in building a unique profile for receipt of relevant leads and ensures an accurate and true listing of your Company on L2B. This, in turn, represents your company to the public and private sector in the construction and related industries across SA and Africa, therein awarding clients the added benefit of accurate exposure which results in additional opportunities.

FAQs surrounding L2B Forms for Debit Order and Direct Deposit Billing

1. Do we have to complete all fields?

Yes: all fields should be completed in full.
All fields on the L2B Forms are there for a reason – by design, to obtain the most important and relevant information for Account, Profile, and Directory.
Depending on the Subscription Choice and Billing option Forms consist of 2 to 4 pages on average, which can be completed in under 15 minutes.

2. Our scanner/fax machine is not working/no access to scanning/fax machine facilities (A) can we take photos of the Forms and email them? (B) Do you accept forms in any format?

(A) Yes: in specific circumstances, we will accept photo’s of each page, provided that the image is clear, and in good condition with all the text readable, and the form signed
(B) Yes: we accept various formats to accommodate clients. The only condition is that Forms are completed clearly and legibly.

*Unclear/incomplete Forms cause incomplete/incorrect capturing of information, resulting in misrepresentation, missed opportunities/leads, and errors on Tax Invoices

3. What additional/supporting documents should be submitted?

No additional/supporting documents are required: unless it is proof of payment for Direct Deposit to ensure immediate activation.

4. What/who qualifies as an Authorised Signatory?

Direct Deposit: The Company Representative responsible for payments/signs off and approves payments on the company’s behalf
Debit Order:  The Company Representative with signing power on the Company Bank Account (if deductions are on a Personal Bank Account then only the Account Holder can sign off as Authorised Signatory)

5. Do you accept the Signatory Name and Surname details completed as initials and surname?

No: Initials with Surname Format will not be accepted (‘J.J. Soap’  is invalid)
Signatory details have to be completed with the First Name/s and Surname written out in full (‘John Joe Soap’ is valid)

6. (A) Do you accept Digital Signatures? (B) Can we digitally complete subscription forms?

(A) No: All Forms have to be signed by hand and initialed in the relevant fields by hand (no typed/digital Initials/Signatures)
(B) Yes: You may complete forms digitally, BUT you will still be required to then print the forms to sign and initial as per above.

7. Is a ‘PP’ signature accepted in place of the Authorised Signatory’s signature?

No: Signatures in PP capacity isn’t permitted. The Signature/Initials has to match details listed as Authorised Signatory on the forms (no exceptions).

8. Can we run our Debit Order on any day of the month?

No: Debit Order Deduction runs twice a month only (Mid-Month (15th) and Month-End (last working day).

9. Where do we add the info for Invoicing?

The section below ‘Details Completed by Accounts Department’ heading on Pg 1 of all Subscription forms is the information that will reflect on Tax Invoices.

10. Billing Frequency: Monthly vs Month-to-Month notes

Direct Deposit Forms indicate Annual Rates only. To sign up on Monthly Billing (or Quarterly/Bi-Annual), stipulate ‘Monthly Payments’ in the notes.

All subscriptions remain ongoing with 14 days written notice for cancellation even though the billing frequency is on a monthly basis. There is no ‘Month-to Month’ payment terms whereby a subscription runs on a “no payment equals no access” basis.
If payment is not received, with no written notice to cancel/suspend in advance, the monthly subscription will remain active, and the account will be billed in arrears which then has to be settled in full with a 1-month payment in advance before re-activation.
“Month-to-Month’ notes on subscription forms will not be accepted as it can be interpreted as something other than billing on a monthly frequency and on an ongoing basis, thus it is required to add “monthly billing/EFT” in the notes for sign-up on Monthly Billing Terms.

11. Can we subscribe for a set period only?

Yes: This option is available and can be indicated in the notes, for example: ‘6 Months Subscription Period’ and/or ‘Annual Subscription: 12 Months Subscription Period only’. You may define further by stating your subscription period, at per month billing or once off payment: ‘6 Months Subscription Period at 6 x Monthly Payments’ or ‘6 months Subscription Period at once off bi-annual payment’.
Should you wish to continue after the set/limited subscription period expires, a new agreement will need to be signed, reverting account billing to the standard ongoing subscription terms for which 14 days written notice will be required/applicable for cancellation.

12. Can we remove Terms and Conditions that we feel are not applicable to our company?

No: Regretfully not. No alternations to Terms and Conditions will be accepted
Should you have any reservations with regards to the Terms and Conditions, and wish to discuss and obtain more information before signing, please contact L2B Accounts or Registrations Department.

13. If we are subscribing for a set/limited period, the 14 days written notice would not apply. Can we remove this from the Terms & Conditions?

No: Terms and Conditions cannot be altered under any circumstances. If you have instructed a set/limited subscription period in the notes of your signed subscription forms, stating “cancel after 6 months subscription period” – then this will substitute as your written notice to cancel. For ease of mind, clients can email L2B Accounts after activation, requesting written confirmation that the request on the agreement to cancel the subscription after the set subscription period has been received and accepted as written notice to cancel, ensuring no additional charges will incur after the limited subscription period.

14. My subscription choice and/or preferred billing option are not indicated on the subscription forms. How do I proceed?

Stipulate custom packages and/or specific billing requirements in the notes section next to the subscription choices. Add detailed notes which reflects the Service, Billing Option and Frequency plus the Rates defined as EX VAT or INCL VAT (Please check with your L2B Representative, or Contact L2B Accounts or Registrations for direction in adding accurate notes)

15. What is the importance of the Company CK/CC Registration Number and the Authorised Signatory ID Number?

*Completion of both Company CK/CC Reg Number and the Authorised Signatory ID Number is preferred if applicable, however by MINIMUM requirement it is compulsory to complete at least 1 of the 2 fields.

(A) In the event you have no Company CK/CC Reg Number, it is compulsory to add the Signatory ID Number in the field provided below the signatory details
(B) If the Authorised Signatory does not have an ID Number or does not want to disclose their ID Number it is then compulsory to complete the Company CK/CC Registration number in the field provided.

(C) In the event you have no Company CK/CC Reg Nr and no Signatory ID Number available to add (non-SA Subscribers) the Signatory can then add their Passport Number in the ID Number field as a substitute.

  • L2B Sub Forms are a legal document, therefore, it is compulsory for the Authorised Signatory to initial next to any/all alterations and/or corrections made to the document
  • For a Scheduled Start Date – complete the ‘Subscription Start Date’ field with the preferred date for activation (If left blank activation will default to immediate)
  • Complete all contact and company details fields. If a field is not applicable to your company specify ‘n/a’ (Forms with blank fields will be resent as incomplete)
  • The contact signing as Authorised Signatory is responsible to initial in all ‘Initial Here’ fields, and next to any alterations/corrections (Signatory details has to be completed in full listing the First Name written out with the Surname, Email, Designation, and ID Number)
  • Cancellations must be submitted to Accounts@L2B.co.za, in writing with 14 days notice and a reason for canceling
  • L2B Accounts will respond to confirm receipt of cancellation with a final deactivation date (If not received within 7 days, a follow-up confirmation is recommended)
  • If a credit on the account exceeds the value of fourteen (14) days subscription period, then the account will be deactivated at the end of the paid-for period
  • To unsubscribe a Debit Order Account we require fourteen (14) days notice prior to the next debit run
  • Cancellations made directly with the Bank (debit instructions) won’t suffice as a cancellation of your L2B Agreement. The L2B Account will remain active and possibly run into arrears which then has to be settled.

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About Jackie Van Zyl

My epic journey at Leads 2 Business started September 2008, as a Researcher / Data Capturer in the Tenders Africa Department. I joined Customer Relations in 2011, where I have had the great pleasure of being part of the Dynamic L2B Admin Department [From 2011 to present]. I deal with the Registration and Administration details of New Account Activations, and Existing Account Upgrades, etc. I also assist with client & staff queries. I’m a ‘think-out-of-the-box’ individual and an excellent problem solver. I am hardworking, meticulous, efficient, friendly and always happy to help! I look forward in assisting you with any queries you might have

How To: View Billing Info

View this quick video tutorial from The How-To Series – How To: View Billing Information
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View All your Billing Information including current Invoices, Payment History, Make a payment and uploaded a POP.

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