Break Down the Question
What does it do?
Analyses a tender question to expose what the client is really asking, how it will be scored, and what a top answer must prove. It dissects the question into intent, requirements, scoring focus, risks, and evidence expectations – giving you the foundation for a high-scoring response plan.
When would I use it?
Run this tool as soon as a new question is identified in the tender pack – before answer planning or SME briefing. Use it whenever you need clarity on what the evaluator wants, or when a question looks complex, vague, or multi-part.
How to use it
- Paste the full question text and include evaluation criteria if available.
- Add context documents (e.g. ITT, schedules, appendices) so the tool can spot linked requirements or risks.
- Let it analyse the question for:
- Explicit and implicit asks
- Client intent and scoring drivers
- Evidence expectations
- Cross-references and risks
- Review the output section-by-section, it’s written to brief SMEs and guide planning tools directly.
Top Tips for best results
- Always use the complete question, including sub-parts (a), (b), (c)…
- Add criteria text — it sharpens the scoring insights.
- Check cross-references carefully; they’re vital for consistency across answers.
- Treat the output as your diagnostic report: use it to brief SMEs, shape your win themes, and feed into the Answer Planning tool.
- Never skip it — this is the step that keeps answers compliant, relevant, and evaluator-aligned.