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360's VFM algorithm (see How does the VFM (value for money) algorithm work in 360?) combines the best and least risky solution with price to determine the best offer.

A cost-associated request allows price to be a factor in determining the best offer.  A lump sum price can be used to compare offers.

To ask the providers to set a lump sum price, see - How to configure a request for fixed-price tenders and quotes in 360 buyers portal

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  1. Sign-in to https://360users.apetsoftware.com.au/ as a Boss or Request Manager
  2. From the main menu, click Requests
  3. If using the new look:
    1. Click Drafts
    2. Click Configure against the desired request
    3. Click Old Look's Request Info
  4. If using the old look: 
    1. Select the request from the list
  5. Click Edit
  6. Select Is Cost Associated? to 

  7. If available, specify an option for Ask Providers for Price? to No - Evaluators will set the price
  8. Click Update

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  1. Sign-in to https://360users.apetsoftware.com.au/ as an Evaluator
  2. If using the new look:
    1. From the main menu, click Requests
    2. Click Closed / Awaiting Finalisation
    3. Click Evaluate
  3. If using the old look: 
    1. Click Evaluation from the main-menu
    2. Click on the Request Name
  4. Click One Provider at a time 
  5. Select the desired provider by clicking on it's name
  6. Click I Have No Conflict of Interest 
  7. Enter your account Password and click Confirm
  8. Click on the Price from the menu at the top of the screen
  9. Click Edit Price 
  10. Enter:
    1. Cost
    2. Audit Reason (if available)
  11. Click Update

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