Full Proposal Contents
The Proposal Template contains the following sections and suggested contents and may vary depending upon customer requirements:
Cover Page
Title and client name
Signatory Page
Title, client name, contact name, address and contact details, author, proposal reference, date issued, and distribution list
Contents
Table of contents for the proposal and Revision History
1.0 Introduction
Introduction and background - generally boilerplate already in the template.
2.0 Requirements
Describe the client’s current situation, their requirements and required benefits
3.0 Proposed Solution
Describe the contents of the proposal – this is the specification of what will be delivered, and if necessary, other information, such as, acceptance criteria, client responsibilities.
Identify any requirements to use client supplied project management processes.
For large projects or training, this section may reference additional specifications, or plans.
4.0 Schedule
Provide a statement of the schedule for delivery of the contents described in section 3. Identify Key Milestones for the project if necessary.
5.0 Pricing
Specify the pricing, length of validity of the quote, and the payment schedule (Milestones payments against deliverables if applicable).
Appendices
Customer Terms and Conditions and if necessary, attached CVs.