offerorsupplier
An offeror-supplier is a participant in a procurement process who both submits a formal offer to supply goods or services and is equipped to fulfill the contract if awarded. The term is used in some procurement frameworks to emphasize the dual role of firms that bid as suppliers, rather than a separate bidder and vendor.
In practice, an offeror-supplier responds to a solicitation (such as a request for proposal or invitation to
Advantages include streamlined communication, clearer accountability, and potentially more predictable fulfillment since the offering and supplying
Risks include conflicts of interest, reduced competition if procurement rules favor integrated bidders, and the need
Note: Not all jurisdictions use the term; some contexts distinguish between "bidder" and "supplier" roles. The