Split an awarded order into Tier 2, 3, 4 and deeper suborders
Delegate scope while retaining a margin and staying responsible for your own contract.
Before you start
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Step 1: Tier 1 awarded scope
Step by step
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Define each delegated scope
Open the order’s Supplier chain section. Decide which products or delivery obligations belong to each suborder and which work you retain. Do not delegate the same funded scope twice.
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Choose the downstream supplier and margin
Use a verified supplier. Specify the delegated amount and the percentage retained from that scope. The downstream suborder is created for the delegated amount minus the retained margin.
- 3
Complete downstream agreements
Each downstream supplier needs its own signed agreement and beneficiary details. Downstream suppliers can delegate further using the same parent-linked flow.
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Review before funding
Check the complete allocation tree before payment instructions begin. Buyer approval is not required for subcontracting, but the upstream supplier remains responsible for the original order. Allocations freeze when funding begins.
Expected outcome
A traceable hierarchy of suborders with explicit retained margins.
Important checks
- Subcontracting does not transfer your contractual responsibility to the buyer.
- A percentage retained on one scope is not a commission on the entire order.
Questions & answers
Is buyer approval needed for every tier?
No. The supplier can subcontract without buyer approval, while remaining responsible for its own order and delivery obligations.
Can I add a supplier after funding starts?
Allocations are frozen at payment instruction. Contact support about a funded-order change rather than creating conflicting payout splits.