Plansforcouncil: general work flow stages from start to finish. (8 No.stages)
The terms bid and tender are interchangeable.
The terms Client and Employer are interchangeable.
The terms Consultant and Freelancer are interchangeable.
1/ Client posts project: project must be detailed enough to bid on without any ambiguities. ( All Consultants receive an emailed notification of a new project posted)
2/ Consultants review project post for bidding on.
3/ Consultants can seek clarification on any issues via the Private Message Page prior to placing a bid.
4/ Consultants place bid.
5/ Client reviews and accepts the preferred bid.
6/ Once the bid is accepted both the Client and preferred Consultant enter into the Workspace where detailed discussions can take place.
The Workspace is the processing and working environment where the Consultant begins work on the project.
The Workspace provides for:
Continuing work in progress until the project is complete.
Ongoing discussions between Client and Consultant.
Uploading of files such as schematic drawings, drawings for submission to authorities for approval, final project design drawings and documentation etc.
Possible negotiation.
Clarification of specific requirements.
Marking up of documents by the Client and return to Consultant for amendment to meet specific requirements.
7/ Once the project is complete and agreed to by both parties the Finalise button is pressed and the project is announced as Complete.
8/ Once Completed the Client can review ( 5 star review) the performance of the Consultant whilst the the Consultant has the opportunity to review the Client.
All payments to either party are arranged independently of Plansforcouncil and are usually through PayPal or Credit card etc.
May the best bid win !
Plansforcouncil : General Workflow (8 stages )
Plansforcouncil Workflow Stages (8)