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title: "Create a Monitoring Profile"
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Options available depend on your subscription plan. This guide will walk you through the steps to create a  Monitoring Profile , which allows you to receive notifications for new business opportunities based on specific criteria such as keywords, regions and contract types. Note:  This article assumes you already have a subscription package that includes the option to create a Monitoring profile. To create a new Monitoring profile follow the steps below: Once logged in, Click on your  name  in the top right corner.  Select   ‘Monitoring profiles’  from the dropdown menu. Click on the  + New profile  button located on the right-hand side of the screen. Enter a  Profile Name  in the first field. This will help you identify the profile in your list. Fill in other sections like  Keywords ,  CPV codes ,  Delivery regions , and any other necessary filters for the profile (e.g., Contract nature, Expiring contracts, etc.). Keywords : Enter specific terms related to the tenders you're interested in (e.g., ‘construction’, ‘Software’). CPV Codes : Select relevant CPV (Common Procurement Vocabulary) codes that categorize tenders by industry or type. Delivery Regions : Select the geographical regions where you want to receive tenders. Opportunity types : Select which type of opportunities you would like to see matches for (Upcoming tenders, Planned investments, Tenders). Contract Nature : Choose the types of contracts (Works, Supplies, Services, or Not Specified). Expiring Contracts : Enable if you want to receive notifications for contracts that are about to expire and might be re-tendered. After filling in all the details, click on  Save profile  at the top right corner of the page to finalize the creation of your monitoring profile. Once the profile is saved, you will start receiving notifications based on the criteria you’ve set. New notifications will start arriving from the following day when new publications are available that match your profile. You can create multiple profiles to track different types of tenders based on various criteria or locations. Notifications will be sent automatically based on your settings and you can edit or delete a profile at any time from the  Monitoring Profiles  page. Guided mode: See the impact of your profile settings It is now possible to preview the type of matches you will receive based on your selected keywords and CPV codes. With the help of Mercell’s guided mode you can see how a specific keyword or CPV code impacts the number of matched opportunities, helping you make informed decisions before saving your monitoring profile criteria. Based on the keyword and CPV code selections you enter, you will be able to preview up to 15 matches from the last 12 months, listed in order of publication date. If the matches seem relevant it gives you the confidence to save the selections you have made. By following these steps, you can ensure that you're always updated with the latest tenders relevant to your business interests. If you need further assistance, feel free to reach out to support. On this page Related articles Customize your Monitoring Profile Edit your Monitoring Profile