How Does TenderWolf Matching Work?

TenderWolf uses artificial intelligence to match tenders with your company profile. How does that work?

Matching in a Nutshell

1. You fill in your profile — Sector, CPV codes, region, capacity
2. AI analyzes tenders — Not just keywords, but meaning
3. You get a match score — Percentage showing how well it fits
4. You receive alerts — For new matches above your threshold

What the AI Analyzes

In Your Profile

• Selected sectors and CPV codes
• Geographic preferences
• Financial capacity (turnover, staff)
• Previously won contracts (if added)
• Search behavior and shortlist choices

In the Tender

• Title and description
• CPV codes
• Technical specifications
• Selection and award criteria
• Contracting authority and type
• Value and duration

Smarter Than Keywords

Traditional matching searches for exact words. TenderWolf AI understands:

Synonyms:

• “software development” = “application development” = “programming”

Context:

• “ICT for healthcare” is more relevant for a healthcare-ICT specialist than general ICT

Relations:

• If you often review web development tenders, UX tenders score higher

Understanding Match Scores

Score	Meaning	Action
90-100%	Excellent match	View immediately
70-89%	Good match	Quick screening
50-69%	Possibly interesting	View when you have time
<50%	Less relevant	Probably skip

Improving Your Matching

More Data = Better Matches

• Fill in your profile as completely as possible
• Add references from won contracts
• Use the shortlist actively

Giving Feedback

Click 👍 or 👎 on matches. This trains the AI:

• 👍 = “More tenders like this”
• 👎 = “This is not relevant for me”

Refine Your CPV Codes

Codes that are too broad = too much noise Codes that are too narrow = missed opportunities

The sweet spot: a mix of general and specific codes.

Privacy and Data

• Your data is only used to improve your matches
• We don’t share your profile with others
• Matching happens on our servers, not with third parties
• You can always export or delete your data

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I sometimes get non-relevant matches?

Possible reasons:

• Your profile isn’t specific enough
• The tender is vaguely described
• Give feedback with 👎 so the AI learns

Can I Turn Off AI Matching?

Yes, you can choose keyword-only matching via Settings. But AI matching usually gives better results.

Is My Search Behavior Being Tracked?

Yes, anonymously and only to improve your experience. You can disable this in your privacy settings.

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Want to Know More?

Read our blog post about AI in tender analysis for more background information.