Revised May 15, 2006
that the name of the client is usually at the top whereas your firm is listed
on or near the bottom. This indicates your client-oriented approach; that
is, you are proposing to improve the client's business, not selling your
service.
Other information such as the client file or reference number may be
included. This can be useful for large clients such as government
departments who issue many RFPs.
You may wish to add some simple graphics to enhance the visual appeal
of the title page, however the graphics should not be so elaborate as to
detract from the main message.
The appearance of the proposal is a reflection of the quality of the report
that you would produce. The appearance of the proposal can be a
significant factor in the evaluation, especially in consulting where the final
report is often the main product. For particularly large and important
proposals, you should consider designing a unique cover that reflects the
theme of the proposal.
Proprietary Notice
An optional consideration is a proprietary notice, warning the client that
the information in the proposal is confidential and is to be used solely for
the purpose of evaluating the proposal and is not to be disclosed to
anyone outside the discussion group without your written authorization.
This notice should be used when you have confidential data, innovative
ideas, or other information in your proposal that you do not want falling
into the hands of your competitors. It can be very frustrating to lose the
bid, but have the winning consultant use your brilliant concepts in the
subsequent work. A good place for the proprietary notice is on the inside
of the front cover.
Introduction
The main purpose of the introduction is to gently lead into the subject,
rather than jumping in cold. You should also use this opportunity to give
the reader confidence in the service or product that you are presenting.
The introduction should provide a brief summary of the background to the
project in question, outlining the need for the service or product. It can
also include a brief summary of what is to follow in the remainder of the
proposal. You should highlight the key points that make your company
suitable for providing it. The readers/evaluators of your proposal should
not have to search for your unique selling points; they should stand out,
guiding the reviewers to the correct conclusion-that your proposal is the
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