How to Extend the Closing Date for Multiple Packages

How to Extend the Closing Date for Multiple Packages

The article below demonstrates how to notify the list of bidders of the extension of the closing date. 

Create a New Inbox Category Folder

If you would like help on how to create a new folder/ category click here  
For the purpose of this exercise, you would want to keep all emails for this category private so that the bidders don't see each other.

Create a Custom Inbox Description

Next, we create a custom "canned" description. For example; we might say something like:

The Tender closing date has been extended to the [Tender Closing Date].  Please inform us ASAP should you not be able to submit the quote by the due date. 

To add this template follow the article instructions here:

Create an email notifying users of a Tender Closing Date Change

You must be from the same company as the original sender to extend the closing date.
  1. Find the original Tender Request email 
  2. Click on Reply All 
            
  1. Ensure the email is marked as private
  2. Change the due date       
           
  1. Enter your description or select a template you added earlier by clicking on "View Custom Templates for Description"
            

  1. Select the template from the list


  2. Finally, enter the new date in the description and click Send Privately                    
          
      

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