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ZOPA Flux: run every RFQ from request to approved award

ZOPA Flux is ZOPA’s RFQ and e-sourcing platform. Create a request from a template, collect vendor responses from email, WhatsApp or the portal in one place, compare bids side by side and route the decision through your approval matrix. It is offered as a subscription, quoted to your users and volumes.
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  • 3 stepscreate, collect, compare
  • ZeroERP downtime
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01 — The problem

Why does sourcing feel so scattered?

Most teams run sourcing in one tool and collect responses in another. The request leaves by email, a vendor replies on WhatsApp, a quote arrives as a PDF and the comparison lives in a spreadsheet only one person understands. Approvals happen in chat threads, and months later nobody can show how a vendor was chosen.
  • The gap

    Requests in one place, answers in another

    Sourcing starts in one tool while vendor replies scatter across inboxes, chats and portals. Someone has to gather them by hand.

  • The rework

    Comparisons rebuilt every time

    Quotes arrive in different formats, so each comparison starts with copying numbers into a sheet and hoping nothing slips.

  • The risk

    Approvals with no trail

    When sign-off happens in messages, there is no clean record of who approved what, which is a problem at audit time.

02 — What is ZOPA Flux?

What is ZOPA Flux?

ZOPA Flux brings the whole RFQ into one workspace. You build the request, vendors respond through the channel they already use, and every answer lands in a single comparison that your approvers can act on.

It is the platform ZOPA’s own co-buyers use, which means it is built around real buying: category templates, pre-vetted vendors and an approval path that matches how organisations actually sign off spend. You can run it yourself on a ZOPA Flux subscription, or have a ZOPA co-buyer run it for you through a ZOPA plan.

03 — Features

What can ZOPA Flux do for your buying team?

Eight capabilities that take an RFQ from a blank page to a documented decision.
  • 01

    Quick request creation

    Start from structured category templates and build a request in minutes. Share it with vendors in a few clicks.

  • 02

    Responses from any channel

    Vendors reply by email, WhatsApp or the portal link. Every response lands in one place, ready to compare.

  • 03

    Multi-tier approval matrix

    Route the decision to the right approvers tier by tier, so nothing waits unseen in someone’s inbox.

  • 04

    Techno-commercial comparison

    See technical and commercial terms side by side, line by line, so the lowest price is never mistaken for the best offer.

  • 05

    Pre-vetted vendors

    Reach pre-vetted, compliance-audited vendors from the ZOPA network, with GST and regulatory documents on file.

  • 06

    Audit trail

    Every quote, note and sign-off is recorded, so you can show exactly how a vendor was chosen.

  • 07

    Zero ERP downtime

    Adopt ZOPA Flux with zero ERP downtime: your existing system keeps running while sourcing moves into one tool.

  • 08

    Ready-made templates

    Start from ready-made templates, or add customised document templates for your own formats.

04 — Compare and decide

How does ZOPA Flux compare vendor bids?

Vendors submit offers and compliance details through a single, convenient link. ZOPA Flux lines them up side by side so you evaluate price, lead time and paperwork in one view and decide with confidence.
  • Techno-commercial side-by-side comparison with line-item clarity
  • GST and compliance documents sit next to each quote
  • A recommended option can be flagged before approval
  • The full comparison is kept with the RFQ for later reference
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05 — Control

How does ZOPA Flux keep approvals and audit trails clean?

Spend control should not depend on who remembers to forward an email. Approvals follow a multi-tier matrix, and each step is logged as it happens.
Approvals move tier by tier. Pro adds buyer and approver roles so each person sees only what they should.
Every quote, note and sign-off is recorded, with the RFQ and response history kept together.

06 — How it works

How do I create and award an RFQ in ZOPA Flux?

Three steps from a blank request to a documented decision. You stay in control at every one.

  1. In minutes

    Create your RFQ

    Build a professional RFQ document using intuitive templates and tools, then share it with vendors in just a few clicks.

  2. One link

    Collect responses

    Vendors submit their offers and compliance details through a single, convenient link, by email, WhatsApp or the portal.

  3. You decide

    Compare and decide

    Evaluate vendor proposals side by side with intelligent comparison tools and route the award for approval.

07 — Free and Pro

What does a ZOPA Flux subscription include?

ZOPA Flux is a paid subscription, quoted to your users, volumes and approval needs. Every subscription includes the features below.

08 — Gifting RFQ

Need festive gifts sourced? Try the free Gifting RFQ.

Alongside the main platform, ZOPA runs a seasonal Gifting RFQ instance of ZOPA Flux. It is free to use, so you can collect and compare gifting quotes the same way you would any other RFQ.

Gifting RFQ at a glance

Built on ZOPA Flux for the gifting season.

  • Free to use
  • Seasonal instance, separate from your main workspace
  • Same create, collect and compare flow
  • Hosted at gifting-flux.zopapro.com

09 — Flux and ZOPA

How does ZOPA Flux fit with ZOPA’s services?

Use the software on its own, or pair it with a co-buyer who works inside it.
  • Run it yourself

    Self-serve RFQs

    Run your own RFQs with roles, dashboards and templates of your own on a ZOPA Flux subscription.

    Get a quote
  • Co-buy with ZOPA

    Let a co-buyer run it

    On ZOPA Taskmate or AidHiveing, our team sources, compares and negotiates for you, with the audit trail kept in Flux.

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  • Your sector

    Built around your spend

    From hospital consumables to plant spares and campus supplies, see how co-buying and Flux apply to your industry.

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10 — Questions answered

What do teams ask about ZOPA Flux?

01What is ZOPA Flux?

ZOPA Flux is ZOPA’s RFQ and e-sourcing platform. You create a request from a template, collect vendor responses by email, WhatsApp or portal, compare proposals side by side and route the decision through an approval matrix, with an audit trail of every step.

02How is ZOPA Flux priced?

ZOPA Flux is a paid subscription, quoted to your users, volumes and approval needs. Request a quote and we will share pricing. ZOPA also runs a seasonal Gifting RFQ instance, free to use, at gifting-flux.zopapro.com.

03How do vendors respond to an RFQ in ZOPA Flux?

Vendors submit their offers and compliance details through a single, convenient link. Responses can come in by email, WhatsApp or the portal, and ZOPA Flux collects them in one place for comparison.

04What does a ZOPA Flux subscription include?

Core RFQ tools (RFQ documents, vendor responses, proposal comparison and ready-made templates) plus a dashboard with reports and analytics, buyer and approver roles, customised document templates, RFQ and response history, and advanced vendor management tools. Request a quote.

05Does ZOPA Flux disrupt our ERP?

No. ZOPA Flux is designed for zero ERP downtime, so your existing system keeps running while sourcing, comparison and approvals move into one tool. Tell us about your setup in the quote form and we will discuss how it fits.

06How does the multi-tier approval matrix work?

The matrix routes a recommended award through approvers tier by tier, and each sign-off is recorded in the audit trail. Buyer and approver roles keep responsibilities clear.

07Can ZOPA run our RFQs for us instead?

Yes. Under ZOPA Taskmate or AidHiveing, a ZOPA co-buyer sources vendors, runs the RFQ, negotiates and shares a top-three comparison, typically within 24 to 48 hours of a complete brief.

Pairs with ZOPA P2P

Once a vendor is chosen, ZOPA P2P runs the purchase order, approvals, goods receipt, invoice match and payment. Use ZOPA Flux for sourcing and ZOPA P2P for everything that follows.

Explore ZOPA P2P

11 — Get a quote

Ready to run your RFQs in ZOPA Flux?

Tell us about your RFQ volumes, approvers and templates. A ZOPA co-buyer will tailor a ZOPA Flux subscription to how you buy, from basic RFx creation to comprehensive procurement management.

Get a ZOPA Flux quote

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