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title: "Sourcing item (Advanced RFx) (2)"
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[Sourcing] 

> 📝 This article only applies to **Sourcing**

The information mentioned below is entered on the "Sourcing item" tab. Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory.

- **Sourcing event name***
  - Enter a short and concise name tag that describes the purchase. This name will be visible to tenderers in the Supplier Portal
- **Sourcing process**
  - Choose a process for the purchase. This could be:
    - RFQ (request for quotation)
    - RFP (request for proposal) or
    - RFI (request for information)
- **Sourcing event identification**
  - The sourcing event identifier is a unique identifier for the procurement. This identifier is displayed to tenderers in the Supplier Portal and in the request PDF
- **Sourcing event description * **
  - Enter a description for the purchase, which appears in the Supplier Portal and in the request PDF.
- **Validity of the procurement contract**
  - This is will appear in the request PDF
- **Estimated value or price range of the purchase (excluding VAT) * **
  - This is will appear in the request PDF
- **Will the predicted value or price range be published * **
- **Does the tenderer have to accept the terms and conditions**
  - If “Yes” is selected, the tenderer must accept the terms and conditions written before they can view the details of the request and submit a response
- **Possible option information**
  - If “Yes” is selected, more details about the additional sourcng opportunities can be entered in the fields below. An initial period for the additional contracts can also be entered


![Sourcing item A.png](media://2d2d878e-bc75-4781-977d-6c210cc68cdf)


- **Place of performance**
  - Select a place of performance by clicking ‘Select NUTS code’. This will help potential suppliers to find your request by the place of performance
- **The main CPV code**
  - Select the relevant CPV that will help potential suppliers to find your request using the CPV code.


![Sourcing item B.png](media://4bf7b792-78da-4fa1-b28d-84443b111632)