Overview
What is RFP360?
RFP360, from Responsive (formerly RFPIO) is used by organizations to request information, respond to requests and connect, aiming to make the RFP and proposal process more efficient, effective, collaborative, consistent and repeatable for everyone.
RFP360: A Robust Tool for Managing the RFP Process from Beginning to End
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RFP360 - Excellent RFP Management Tool
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Game Change for RFPs
Popular Features
- Searchable proposal database (5)9.898%
- RFP management & response (5)9.898%
- Proposal collaboration & approval (5)9.696%
- Proposal content library updates (5)9.292%
Pricing
What is RFP360?
RFP360, from Responsive (formerly RFPIO) is used by organizations to request information, respond to requests and connect, aiming to make the RFP and proposal process more efficient, effective, collaborative, consistent and repeatable for everyone.
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Features
Proposal Creation & Organization
Features related to creating new proposals and saving proposals, including re-using portions of prior proposals.
- 8.2Proposal templates(4) Ratings
Allows users to utilize proposal templates for standard proposal layouts, with variable fields.
- 9.2Proposal content library updates(5) Ratings
Users can update saved proposal language and standard proposal content.
- 8.7Guided proposal creation(4) Ratings
A proposal authoring wizard, question flow, recommendations, or other elements guide salespeople in authoring proposals based on the particulars of the deal.
- 9.8Searchable proposal database(5) Ratings
Proposals are organized in a central repository; users can easily locate proposals within the database.
Proposal Collaboration & Workflow
Features related to collaborating on proposals and automating proposal workflows, from creation to editing and approval.
- 9.8RFP management & response(5) Ratings
Proposals can be created based on RFPs received.
- 9.6Proposal collaboration & approval(5) Ratings
Users can review and revise proposals in a collaborative fashion; may include versioning and/or automated approval workflows.
- 9.5User permissions/proposal editing controls(4) Ratings
Users can set appropriate, granular controls over who can view vs. edit elements of proposals.
- 9.3Sales proposal workflow(3) Ratings
Proposals fit conveniently into the sales workflow on both ends (coordinating content to create proposals, and moving from proposals to contracts/revenue); proposal automation improves sales efficiency.
- 9.3Proposal automation user interface(3) Ratings
User interface for setting up proposal automation is user friendly and easy to navigate.
Proposal Delivery
Features related to the distribution of proposals to clients and client interactions with proposals.
- 9.7Proposal content tracking(3) Ratings
Reporting & analytics around proposal content engagement and performance, e.g. what content clients spend time reading, and what content makes for a successful deal
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What is RFP360?
RFP360 is from Responsive (formerly RFPIO), since the August 2021 acquisition.
RFP360 Features
Proposal Creation & Organization Features
- Supported: Proposal templates
- Supported: Proposal content library updates
- Supported: Guided proposal creation
- Supported: Searchable proposal database
Proposal Collaboration & Workflow Features
- Supported: RFP management & response
- Supported: Proposal collaboration & approval
- Supported: User permissions/proposal editing controls
- Supported: Sales proposal workflow
- Supported: Proposal automation user interface
Proposal Delivery Features
- Supported: Proposal content tracking
RFP360 Screenshots
RFP360 Competitors
RFP360 Technical Details
Deployment Types | Software as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based |
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Operating Systems | Unspecified |
Mobile Application | No |
Supported Countries | United States, Australia, United Kingdom, Germany, Singapore, Canada, Ireland, Denmark, South Africa, China, Cayman Islands, Switzerland, France, Sweden, Netherlands, Israel, Luxembourg, Mauritius |
Supported Languages | English |
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RFP360 has been highly praised by users for its ability to streamline and simplify the RFP creation process. Users have reported significant time savings in RFP creation, evaluation, and scoring. The software eliminates the need for spreadsheets and manual scoring by automating the entire RFP process and providing a centralized content library for consistent responses. This feature has been particularly appreciated by users as it ensures uniformity in language across the company and facilitates cross-functional collaboration.
Another key use case of RFP360 is vendor selection and choosing integrated software packages. Users have found value in the software's ability to track RFP progress, store RFPs from suppliers, evaluate and score them, and ultimately make informed decisions on vendor selection. The software also serves as a knowledge base for security and compliance inquiries, acting as a focal point of information for different teams.
Furthermore, RFP360 simplifies procurement processes by reducing the time required to complete RFPs and improving collaboration between users and subject matter experts. It enables effective content management, allowing users to manage multiple RFPs simultaneously without the need to search through old documents for answers. Users appreciate the intuitive nature of the product, making it easy to train new team members.
Overall, RFP360 has become an essential tool in the proposal process for many users who desire quick compilation, consistent versioning of RFPs sent to vendors, and increased speed and accuracy in responding to RFPs.
Helpful Knowledge Library: Users have found the knowledge library in RFP360 to be incredibly helpful and easy to use, allowing them to quickly populate new proposals and access a library of content. Numerous reviewers mentioned that it has significantly improved their efficiency in completing requests for proposals and RFIs.
Powerful Search Feature: The search feature in RFP360 has been highly praised by users, with many stating that it has changed their life and shortened the time it takes to complete RFP questions. They appreciate being able to search for a question or response they had previously written, eliminating the need to write it again.
User-Friendly Tagging Feature: Users like the tagging feature in RFP360 as it makes it easy for them to tag questions and review answers using filters. They also find it convenient to search by keyword and filter by author, date, etc. Several reviewers have mentioned this as a positive aspect of the platform.
Confusing User Interface: Some users find the user interface of RFP360 confusing and challenging to navigate, particularly when moving between different questions or sections of the RFP. They also mention that they initially struggle with understanding the layout of the platform but eventually become more comfortable with it.
Limitations on Comments and File Management: Users express frustration about several limitations in RFP360. Firstly, there is a length limit on comments, which hinders their ability to provide sufficient information or seek input from colleagues. Additionally, users mention the inability to include multiple files in one proposal and occasional issues with reviewing teams being skipped during the approval process.
Rendering Errors and Bugs: Users encounter rendering errors while using RFP360, requiring them to reload pages and go through multiple steps to return to their previous location. They also report occasional bugs, such as questions not loading properly unless they refresh the browser and quickly scroll through the page.
RFP360 has received several recommendations from users based on their experiences with the tool. The most common recommendations are as follows:
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RFP360 is highly recommended for software selection and making the RFP process simple and easy. Users have found it to be a valuable tool that meets their needs efficiently. They appreciate its ease of use, value, and good feature set.
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Users recommend RFP360 for large teams and organizations dealing with a high volume of RFPs. It is considered a useful system for handling proposals and facilitating collaboration between multiple departments.
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The platform's user-friendly interface and time-saving capabilities have led users to recommend RFP360 for answering RFPs in an efficient manner. They find it helpful in saving time in the long run and consider it a valuable resource within the RFX community. Additionally, users appreciate the trial period and support offered to get a good feel for the tool.
However, there are a few aspects that users recommend improving or being cautious about:
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One user advised against using the tool in its current state for compliance questions.
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Some users suggested the ability to view multiple documents on the screen simultaneously, as well as ensuring that all users fully understand all functions of the platform to ensure high-quality proposals.
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It is also recommended to go through the trainings provided when using RFP360, starting early to generate a knowledge bank of responses, setting up the system correctly from the beginning, and frequently updating content.
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Users suggest having a library of pre-prepared answers to upload and creating a list of best practices for uploading questions correctly and tagging responses.
Overall, RFP360 is recommended by users who appreciate its simplicity, efficiency, and usefulness in streamlining the RFP process for large teams and organizations dealing with a high volume of requests.
Attribute Ratings
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(1-3 of 3)- RFP Question Database: RFP360 provides a robust, easy-to-use tool for maintaining a database of questions to draw from. This makes it very easy and efficient to create an RFP questionnaire that is customized to our clients' needs.
- Project Management: RFP360 provides tools to organize and execute an RFP/Search project from beginning to end, and to keep the project on track and efficient. After the initial work of creating an RFP Questionnaire and identifying potential respondents, it is very easy to publish the questionnaire, handle questions/follow-up, send out additional information mid-stream, and track receipt of proposals/responses. Additionally, the RFP360 tool automatically handles the receipt and processing of responses, including setting them up for evaluation.
- Evaluation and Scoring System: RFP360 provides a flexible and powerful weighted scoring system that allows us to "grade" responses to each individual question, and to accurately provide the appropriate amount of emphasis based on the relative importance of the question (as determined by us when we set up the questionnaire). This provides a very powerful means of quantifying our analysis of responses. Additionally, RFP360 makes it fairly easy to evaluate responses from each vendor side-by-side, question by question, which is critical for accuracy and fairness of the analysis process.
- Analysis Tools: although what is provided is quite good, there is definitely room for improvement. For instance it would be nice if it were easier/quicker for each evaluator to record their notes/comments when scoring, and to be able to search through those notes/comments later. Also, it would be really helpful to be able to annotate/mark-up the actual responses (highlight, underline, circle, call-out notes, etc.), with such mark-up tracked by evaluator, and with the option to hide/show mark-up.
- Results Analysis, Reporting, and Presentation: in my opinion, this is the only area of weakness in RFP360. There are very limited options, after scoring/evaluation of responses is completed, for generating reports, graphs, charts, etc. to be used in evaluating results and presenting to the end client. I've always had to export the scores and use Excel to create the necessary visuals for final analysis and presentation.
- Complex Questions: RFP360's ability to handle complex RFP questions (e.g. involving tables, charts, multi-part answers, graphics, etc.) is limited, and existing capabilities in this area are fairly cumbersome to navigate and use.
- Proposal templates
- 80%8.0
- Proposal content library updates
- 100%10.0
- Guided proposal creation
- 70%7.0
- Searchable proposal database
- 100%10.0
- RFP management & response
- 100%10.0
- Proposal collaboration & approval
- 100%10.0
- User permissions/proposal editing controls
- 100%10.0
- Sales proposal workflow
- N/AN/A
- Proposal automation user interface
- N/AN/A
- Proposal content tracking
- N/AN/A
- Client Confidence: the use of RFP360 has allowed us to deliver a demonstrably robust process to our clients, providing them a very high level of confidence in the quality of our work.
- Time Efficiency: RFP360's services provide a great deal of time-saving in the management of virtually the entire RFP process.
RFP360 - Excellent RFP Management Tool
- Organization
- Ease of Use
- Keyword Search
- Handle PowerPoint Templates
- Detect duplicates before saved
- Nothing else
- The Data Repository
- Keyword Search
- Review assignments
- Proposal templates
- 80%8.0
- Proposal content library updates
- 100%10.0
- Guided proposal creation
- 100%10.0
- Searchable proposal database
- 100%10.0
- RFP management & response
- 100%10.0
- Proposal collaboration & approval
- 100%10.0
- User permissions/proposal editing controls
- 100%10.0
- Sales proposal workflow
- 80%8.0
- Proposal automation user interface
- 80%8.0
- Proposal content tracking
- 90%9.0
- Speed to Draft
- Ease of Use
- Good ROI
- Quicker Drafts
- Review of Content
- None
- At this Time
- Default content templates
- Additional users for review
- Price
- Product Features
- Product Usability
- Implemented in-house
- None
- Navigation
- Adding content
- search
- Templates
Game Change for RFPs
- Easy to upload RFPs into the platform.
- Automatic response suggestions as you are working on questions.
- Many different ways to use RFP360. Web, Chrome Extension, and Office add-ons.
- Easy approval process.
- Great dashboard to track the progress of the RFP and quickly navigate to work that still needs to be completed.
- Question assignments. Currently, you can only assign sections and not individual questions in a section. This usually isn't a problem but can be when you need to assign just a few questions from a section to a certain individual.
- The system can be a bit buggy sometimes. For example, I was having an odd issue this week where it sometimes wouldn't load all the questions in a section unless I refreshed the browser and quickly scrolled through the section to load all the questions. Usually it's nothing major though.
- Proposal templates
- 100%10.0
- Proposal content library updates
- 100%10.0
- Guided proposal creation
- 100%10.0
- Searchable proposal database
- 100%10.0
- RFP management & response
- 100%10.0
- Proposal collaboration & approval
- 100%10.0
- User permissions/proposal editing controls
- 80%8.0
- Sales proposal workflow
- 100%10.0
- Proposal automation user interface
- 100%10.0
- Proposal content tracking
- 100%10.0
- Quicker RFP turnaround time leads to money saved.
- Better RFP responses lead to more closed business.
- Better team alignment lead leads to high efficiency.