How to Complete Your TenderAI Company Profile — And Why It Changes Everything
Your TenderAI company profile determines which tenders you see. A complete profile means relevant matches, fewer missed opportunities, and better-targeted alerts. Here's how to fill it in properly.
When you sign up for TenderAI, the first thing you do is complete your company profile. Most users fill in the basics — company name, email, location — and move on. But a fully completed profile is what unlocks TenderAI's matching engine. Without it, TenderAI shows you tenders that are barely relevant. With it, TenderAI surfaces the exact contracts your business is positioned to win. This guide walks you through every section and why each one matters.
The procurement categories section is the most important. These are the tender types TenderAI will match to your profile. Be specific: don't just select 'Services' — select 'Security Guarding Services', 'Cleaning and Janitorial Services', 'Event Management'. The more specific your categories, the more accurately TenderAI filters the daily tender feed. You can select multiple categories. If your business serves both construction and facilities management, mark both. Revisit this section quarterly as your business expands into new categories.
Your geographic focus setting determines which county and regional tenders you see. A Nairobi-based supplier with national delivery capacity should select 'National'. A Mombasa-based caterer serving the Coast region should select Mombasa, Kilifi, Kwale, and Taita-Taveta counties. Matching tenders to your geographic capability ensures the alerts you receive are for contracts you can actually deliver. This is especially important for works and services tenders where proximity matters for evaluation and delivery.
The qualifications and certifications section tells TenderAI what types of tenders you qualify for. NCA registration class, ERB/EPRA registration, PPB licence, AGPO status, ISO certifications — these determine which contract types are realistic for your business. If you are NCA Class 5, TenderAI will prioritise showing you construction tenders for your value range and exclude contracts requiring NCA Class 1-2 capacity you don't yet have. Keeping this section current as you earn new certifications automatically expands your matched tender pool.
The company description and past projects section powers TenderAI's upcoming AI proposal assistance feature. The more detail you provide about your experience, team credentials, and completed projects, the more relevant the AI's bid-writing suggestions will be. Even today, a complete company profile helps TenderAI's team improve matching quality over time. Fill this section as if you are writing the company overview for a tender submission — specific, evidence-based, and category-focused. Sign in at tenderai.co.ke to update your profile and activate full matching.