What happens after being awardee?

Win a public tender ... Sounds great, right? But, seriously, that is just the start of the game. After they give you the approval, it is time to put the batteries with what is coming: paperwork, more paperwork, and yes, a little more paperwork.

First, the entity sends you an award notification - basically its elegant way of saying: "Ey, we liked your offer, let's talk about contract." That paper usually brings instructions on what follows: steps to formalize the contract and any extra requirement that cannot be overlooked, because nobody wants to start with the left foot.

Then, prepare to sign the contract. Each entity has its own roll, but the typical menu is: review the contract well (small letter included), bring together the documentation they ask for (which is never little), and leave everything ready to start with the service or the supply of whatever. Eye here, because you can skip some point you can cost you expensive. It is worth reading everything, even if boring.

And hold on, because they almost always ask for a guarantee of compliance. What's that? Basically, a promise with cash support or endorsement that you will fulfill what you said. If you laugh and do not comply, the entity goes on that guarantee to cover your back. That is, you better not play with that.

There is also the issue of the contract law (yes, that no one wants to read but everyone should). The winner has to keep the contract for the agreed time and comply with all the rules of the specifications and the contract. If you put the leg, prepare for sanctions or, in the worst case, to be bound from the contract.

Already when you finally have everything signed and sealed, the real part begins: execute the contract. Here we have to deliver what was promised, without excuses or delays. And, by the way, maintaining communication with the entity is key. If any mess arises or doubt, you better talk about it once you let it make snowball.

So, winning a tender is just the starting flag. What comes later - firmas, guarantees, fulfilling each point and dealing with the bureaucracy - is what really counts. If you are not ready for the marathon, better or put the tennis.