What is the Accreditation Portal?
The Accreditation Portal is a customizable supplier/buyer onboarding system that digitizes your verification process. Instead of collecting business documents via email or paper forms, create professional digital applications that suppliers complete online, with all submissions organized in one dashboard.
Key Benefits:
Create custom accreditation forms with required fields and sections
Collect business documents via file uploads
Send automated email invitations to suppliers
Review and approve/reject applications with comments
Track accreditation status per supplier
Accredited suppliers get badges in your Contacts
Setting Up Accreditation Templates
Create Your Accreditation Form
Go to Contacts → Templates and click Create Template. Name your template (e.g., "Supplier Accreditation," "Contractor Verification," "Buyer Application"). Add sections and fields based on your requirements.
Add Custom Sections
Organize your form into logical sections:
Company Information: Business name, address, tax ID
Banking Details: Account information for payments
Business Documents: Registration certificates, licenses
Certifications: Quality standards, industry certifications
Insurance: Liability coverage, workers compensation
Each section can have a header, section name, and instruction field with helpful guidance.
Define Required Fields
Add field types including:
Text Fields: Company name, contact person, registration number
File Uploads: Business permits, SEC documents, BIR 2303, insurance certificates
Dropdown Menus: Business type, industry category
Date Fields: Registration date, certificate expiry
Instruction Fields: Add notes with "i" icon for guidance
Mark fields as required or optional based on your compliance needs.
Set Default Template
Create multiple templates for different scenarios (local suppliers, international vendors, contractors). Set one as your default template used for standard invitations.
Inviting Suppliers to Get Accredited
Method 1: Invite from Contacts
Go to Contacts listing and click Invite to Get Accredited next to any supplier. Select which accreditation template to use and send the invitation.
Method 2: Manual Invite from Accreditation Screen
Go to Contacts → Accreditation → New Accreditation. Select Company Contact. Choose your accreditation template and send invitation.
NOTE: Company must be added to Supply Chain Network prior to sending an accreditation request.
What the Invited Party Receives
Applicants will get an email with a secure link to your accreditation form. They can fill it out without logging into Quotable. Pre-filled information from their company profile auto-populates to save time if they are using Quotable.
Application Process
Fill Out the Form
The applicant clicks the email link and sees your custom accreditation form. Some fields may be pre-filled from their existing Quotable profile or company documents. They complete all required sections and upload requested documents.
Auto-Fill from Company Documents (Coming Soon)
If applicants have uploaded standard business documents to their Company Settings (SEC docs, BIR 2303, business permits), these files auto-attach to your accreditation form. They can switch files if needed or upload new ones.
Save or Submit
Applicants can Save Draft to complete the form later or Submit when all requirements are ready. Drafts are saved in their session, they can return via the same link to finish.
NOTE: Save draft feature only available to Quotable users
Email Notifications
You receive notification when suppliers submit their accreditation. Applicants get confirmation that their application was received and is under review.
Reviewing Applications
Accreditation Dashboard
Go to Contacts → Accreditations to see all applications. View tabs for:
Request Sent: Under review, in progress, rejected, accredited
Request Received: Invited, accredited
Application Statuses
Track each application's progress:
Buyer View Statuses:
Invite Sent: Invitation delivered, awaiting supplier action
Application Received: Supplier submitted their form
Under Review: You're actively reviewing (manual status update by buyer)
Accredited: Approved and verified (manual status update by buyer)
Rejected: Application denied, requires resubmission (manual status update by buyer)
Supplier View Statuses (in their My Accreditations tab):
Invited: Pending supplier action
Submitted: Under buyer review
Under Review: Being processed (manual update by buyer)
Accredited: Successfully onboarded (manual update by buyer)
Rejected: Requires re-submission or revision (manual update by buyer)
Review Submitted Requirements
Click any application to view all submitted information and uploaded documents. Download files for verification.
Approve or Reject
To Approve:
Manually update status to Accredited. Supplier receives approval notification and gets an accreditation badge in your Contacts.
To Reject:
Manually update status to Rejected and leave a comment explaining the reason for rejection (e.g., missing documents, incorrect information). This allows the supplier to make revisions and resubmit.
Managing Accreditations
Resubmission Process
When you reject an application with a comment, suppliers are notified to edit or upload the necessary files. They can edit their submitted requirements and resubmit the application.
Accreditation Badges
Suppliers with completed accreditations are highlighted in the Contacts Module with accreditation badges.
Supplier View of Their Accreditations
Suppliers have their own view under Contacts → My Accreditations with two tabs:
My Accreditations: Shows all buyers they're accredited with
Applications: Shows pending applications and their statuses
They can view buyer information and access their submitted forms and documents.
Accreditation Use Cases
For Buyers:
Verify supplier business legitimacy before large orders
Ensure suppliers have required certifications and insurance
Collect W-9 forms or tax documents for compliance
Standardize supplier onboarding across procurement team
Maintain organized supplier documentation for audits
For Sellers:
Pre-qualify buyers for credit terms or financing
Collect buyer business documents for B2B sales
Verify buyer company registration before accepting orders
Standardize customer onboarding process
Build trusted buyer network with verified credentials
Template Customization Examples
IT Equipment Supplier:
Business registration documents
VAR/MSP certifications
Manufacturer authorizations (Dell, HP, Lenovo)
Insurance certificates
Banking details for payments
Construction Contractor:
Contractor's license
PCAB certification
Safety certifications (DOLE, OSHS)
Insurance (liability, workers comp)
Project portfolio and references
Logistics Provider:
Business permits
Freight forwarding license
Insurance certificates
Fleet information
Customs broker accreditation
Result
The Accreditation Portal transforms paper-based supplier verification into a streamlined digital process. Collect all required documents in one place, maintain organized records, and build a network of verified, compliant partners you can trust.
Tips
Create one comprehensive form for your entire accreditation process
Use multiple sections to organize information logically
Add clear instructions to each section to reduce supplier questions
Set one template as default for faster invitations
Review applications within 48 hours of submission
Use clear, specific comments when rejecting applications
Manually update status to "Under Review" when you start processing
Manually update status to "Accredited" once all requirements are verified
Suppliers can save drafts and return later to complete
Auto-filled documents from supplier company settings speed up the process
Build trust before you transact. Use the Accreditation Portal to verify suppliers, ensure compliance, and create a network of qualified partners ready to do business.

