RFI, RFP, RFQ & tender documents · Working
Prequalification questionnaire
Also called: PQQ
ELI5
A questionnaire used to screen suppliers before invitation to a later stage.
Used in conversation
“Attach the latest prequalification questionnaire to the decision pack before the meeting.”
Pitch context
You will see “Prequalification questionnaire” 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.
Sources & evidence · 3
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. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Productivity programmeSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16