TenderB is powered by AI — but the AI only works as well as the instructions you give it. Those instructions are called prompts. This article explains what prompting is, why it matters, and how to get started.
What is a prompt?
A prompt is any instruction or question you type into TenderB's chat or writing canvas. It tells the AI what to do: write a section, summarize a document, rewrite a paragraph, generate a first draft.
Think of a prompt the way you'd think of briefing a colleague. A clear, specific brief gets you useful work. A vague brief gets you something generic that needs a lot of revision.
Why prompting matters
TenderB's AI has been trained on procurement language and tender structures. But it doesn't know your organization, your client, or the specific tender you're working on. You provide that context through your prompts.
The difference between a poor result and a great result is almost always the quality of the prompt, not the AI. Users who invest a little time in learning to prompt well consistently get output that needs far less editing.
A simple three-step approach
Before you dive into structured frameworks, start with this simple habit:
Say what you want. State the task clearly: what type of content, what length, what format.
Add context. Tell TenderB about the client, the tender type, and any relevant constraints.
Review and refine. AI output is a first draft. Read it, correct it, and make it yours.
What comes next
TenderB uses a five-part prompting framework called TCREI — Task, Context, Role, Examples, Instructions. The next article walks you through each element with examples you can use straight away.