How to write your Contract Proposal Template
With a Proposal Pack, you can create variations of this document of any length to suit your specific needs. This template is built using the Proposal Pack Wizard software included with any Proposal Pack or the Proposal Kit Professional bundle.
We typically include more chapters in the templates than most people will need to give everyone more variety in the chapters they may need. You can trim down a long template by removing pages you do not need or combining multiple chapter topics into one page.
( Design themes, color schemes, fonts, and images are all customizable )
You can also create countless variations of this document to suit your needs using the included library of 2200+ chapters.
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The Proposal Pack for Any Business is a plain text design theme that does not include a visual design theme with logos or background photos. These design themes are commonly used to create this template. Any Proposal Pack can be used to create this template. Select a design theme based on your personal preferences for the visual look of the templates.
Use Cases
- Proposing a new business service to a potential client.
- Renewing an existing contract with updated terms and services.
- Formalizing the terms of service between two business partners.
- Submitting a business contract proposal in response to an RFP (Request for Proposal).
- Clarifying the scope and costs of a project to stakeholders.
- Establishing a legal framework for the delivery of services.
- Setting clear expectations and deliverables for a project or service.
- Offering a detailed and structured financial proposition to investors.
- Strengthening a proposal with company credentials and client testimonials.
- Negotiating the terms of a contract with a prospective client.
Chapters Suggested For This Template
Cover Letter, Title Page, Table of Contents, Executive Summary, Goals and Objectives, Services Provided, Pricing Summary, Cost/Benefit Analysis, Company History, Expertise, Credentials, Testimonials, Guarantees, Terms and Conditions, Acceptance
Copy and paste this chapter list into the Proposal Pack Wizard's 'Select by AI' screen to build this template. The Wizard is included with any Proposal Pack or the Proposal Kit Professional.
While the chapter list for this layout has been AI-generated, the Word template that the Proposal Kit software will create is 100% human-written content.
Components of the Contract Proposal Template
Creating this template involves assembling several chapters and filling them in with your details. While there's no one-size-fits-all template for every situation, Proposal Kit offers layouts that can be customized using its extensive chapter template library. The Wizard software builds this template for you, customized to your needs. The Wizard software is included in every Proposal Pack and the Proposal Kit Professional. You can customize this list of chapters as needed in the Wizard software, such as adding additional chapters, removing chapters, and changing the order of chapters.
Cover Letter
The Cover Letter serves as an introduction to the proposal, warmly addressing the potential client or business partner. It should provide a brief overview of the proposing company and express enthusiasm about the potential partnership or service opportunity.
Title Page
This page is the front of the document and includes the name of the proposal, the name of the company submitting the proposal, and the date. It might also include contact information for immediate reference.
Table of Contents
The Table of Contents lists all the sections and chapters included in the proposal for easy navigation. It helps the reader quickly locate specific sections within the document.
Executive Summary
The Executive Summary provides a concise overview of the entire proposal, highlighting key points about the services offered, the benefits to the client, and the main goals of the contractual agreement.
Goals and Objectives
This section outlines specific goals and objectives that the proposal aims to achieve. It sets clear expectations for what the service provider intends to accomplish through the contractual agreement.
Services Provided
Details all the services that will be provided under the contract. This section should be clear and detailed to avoid any misunderstandings about what is being offered and what is expected from both parties.
Pricing Summary
The Pricing Summary gives a clear and concise overview of the costs associated with the services provided. The Proposal Kit software can automate this data from a line-item database to ensure accuracy and ease of understanding.
Cost/Benefit Analysis
This chapter compares the costs involved to the benefits that the client can expect to receive, helping to justify the investment. It is crucial for making a compelling case to stakeholders.
Company History
Company History presents the background of the proposing company, including years in business, growth milestones, and notable achievements, which helps to establish credibility.
Expertise
This section highlights the specific skills, expertise, and industry knowledge that make the proposing company uniquely qualified to provide the services offered.
Credentials
Credentials include licenses, certifications, accreditations, or other qualifications that demonstrate the company's capability and legal qualifications to provide the proposed services.
Testimonials
Testimonials from previous clients or partners provide social proof of the company's reliability and quality of service, enhancing trust and confidence in their offerings.
Guarantees
If any guarantees are associated with the service, such as satisfaction guarantees or specific service level agreements, they are detailed in this section to reassure the client of the commitment to quality and reliability.
Terms and Conditions
This critical section outlines all the legalities, contractual obligations, and frameworks that govern the service agreement. It ensures both parties are protected and agree on the terms of engagement.
Acceptance
The Acceptance section is designed for the recipient to officially agree to the terms of the proposal. It typically includes a space for the signature of the involved parties, indicating formal approval of the contract proposal.
This template is also referred to as
- Service Agreement Template
- Business Agreement Proposal
- Partnership Agreement Proposal
- Contractual Proposal Template
- Business Services Proposal
- Legal Contract Proposal
- Project Contract Proposal
- Professional Services Contract
- Contract Negotiation Proposal
- Contract Renewal Proposal
How to create this template with Proposal Pack Wizard
You can create this document using any of the logo-designed Proposal Packs. Pick any Proposal Pack with a logo design theme you like best; they will all work equally well. The Proposal Pack for Any Business has no extra logos or colors added. It is designed to be used plainly or customized with your logos and graphics.
This is a recipe for a template you can build in the Proposal Pack Wizard software using any of the Proposal Pack design themes. This template uses a new feature in the Wizard software for creating templates based on lists of chapters selected by the Business Proposal Outline Creator for Proposal Kit OpenAI GPT. We've used the GPT to generate this template recipe that you can paste into the Wizard's 'Select by AI' screen when selecting the templates for your project document. This Wizard feature will auto-select all the chapters generated by the GPT and map any mismatches to Proposal Kit chapter templates as best possible. This is a new experimental feature of the Proposal Pack Wizard software.
See this article, How to Streamline Your Business with AI Proposal Writer Tools, for more details on using ChatGPT to create your proposal outlines that can then be made by the Proposal Kit software.
If you have a ChatGPT Plus subscription for custom GPTs, use the Business Proposal Outline Creator for Proposal Kit OpenAI GPT to generate custom proposal chapter lists.
The Proposal Pack design theme you purchase will determine the visual look of this template. The screenshot above only shows the plain generic design theme.
We include a library of chapters to be assembled based on your needs. All proposals are different and have different needs and goals. We designed the Proposal Packs so you can customize the documents to suit your needs.
You will best create this document using the Proposal Pack Wizard - Expert Edition software to select this template and build it in the Proposal Pack logo design theme of your choice along with any desired customizations (such as adding additional chapters, removing unneeded chapters, changing the order of chapters, and importing your company logo). This template outlines a proposal for the described situation. Each user is responsible for typing in the actual content of the provided pages with their information to complete the proposal.
You create this template using the Wizard software, which includes the entire Proposal Pack library and software. We include the Expert Edition of the software in the Proposal Kit Professional bundle. Microsoft Word for Windows is required to use the customizing software.
How to Build Proposal Template from an AI Outline
This video shows how to build a Word format proposal template using the Proposal Pack Wizard software from an AI-generated outline. This video is illustrated with pre-created AI outlines of chapters that are pasted into the Wizard software, which then generates a Word document from the outline.
Key Takeaways
- The Contract Proposal Template is built using a Proposal Pack or the Professional bundle using the included Wizard software.
- You can create unlimited custom variations of this template.
- The Wizard software automates quotes and other financial pages with a line-item database.
- There are no ongoing subscription fees. You get lifetime unlimited use.
- Proposal Kit is made for freelancers, small businesses, and non-profits.
- Proposal Kit product content (templates, samples, software) is 100% written by humans.
By Ian Lauder