What is prompting?
A prompt is the instruction you give TenderB. The quality of TenderB's output depends directly on the quality of the prompt you provide. TCREI is a five-part framework for writing prompts that consistently produce strong results.
TCREI stands for: Task • Context • Role • Examples • Instructions
T — Task
What do you want TenderB to do? Be specific. Avoid vague instructions like "write a section" — instead, describe exactly what you need.
Example: "Write a 250-word methodology section for a public procurement tender for IT services. The section should explain our agile project management approach and reference ISO 27001 compliance."
C — Context
Give TenderB the background it needs. The more relevant context you provide, the more tailored the output. Include: the procuring authority, the tender subject, your organization's relevant experience, any scoring criteria.
Example: "The client is a Dutch municipality (Gemeente [X]). This is a tender for digital transformation services, valued at approximately €800k. Evaluation criteria include technical approach (40%), team expertise (30%), and price (30%)."
R — Role
Tell TenderB which expert perspective to take. This affects language, tone, and technical depth.
Example: "You are a senior bid writer with 10 years of experience in Dutch public procurement, specializing in IT and digital transformation tenders."
E — Examples
If you have strong previous sections, paste them in. TenderB can match your organization's tone, terminology, and writing level. This is especially powerful for maintaining consistency across a tender team.
Example: "Here is a methodology section we wrote for a similar tender last year: [paste section]."
I — Instructions
Specify any constraints or requirements. Word count, format, language level, what to include or avoid.
Example: "Keep the response to 300 words. Use formal Dutch. Do not include pricing or commercial information. Structure with a short introduction, three numbered points, and a conclusion."
TCREI quick reference
T — Task: "Write a [word count] [section type] for a tender for [subject]."
C — Context: "The client is [authority]. The tender is for [scope]. Evaluation criteria: [criteria]."
R — Role: "You are a [expert description] with experience in [domain]."
E — Examples: "Here is a previous section that represents our quality standard: [paste]."
I — Instructions: "Keep to [word count]. Use [language]. Structure as [format]. Avoid [restrictions]."
You don't need to use all five elements every time. T and C alone often produce good results for simple requests. The more you add, the more specific the output.