RFI, RFP, RFQ & tender documents · Core
Clarification response
Also called: tender clarification, procurement clarification
ELI5
An official answer issued during a procurement process.
Used in conversation
“Can we circulate clarification response with the assumptions and open questions marked?”
Pitch context
You will see “Clarification response” in operating plans, procurement packs, supplier reviews and supply-chain reports when the discussion reaches rfi, rfp, rfq & tender documents.
Why it matters: In rfi, rfp, rfq & tender documents, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.
Caution
Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.
Connected terms
- Clarification questionThe search label “tender clarification” can route to both entries.
Sources & evidence · 6
Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.
- U.S. Acquisition.gov — Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 15 — Contracting by NegotiationDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- UK Government — Groceries Supply Code of PracticeDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- U.S. Small Business Administration — Write your business planSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- Y Combinator — YC Startup Library — fundraising and pitching resourcesSupporting source family · practitioner · checked 2026-08-16
- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission — Small Business Capital Formation GlossarySupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Productivity programmeSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16