Standardised experience tiers to which day rates are mapped — Analyst, Consultant, Senior Consultant, Manager, Principal, Partner.
Why standardisation is needed. The same title can mean very different experience levels across suppliers.
How it's done. Buyer defines tiers in the tender document with experience years and requires mandatory mapping.
Evaluation. Weighted team mix, not list rate per tier.
Governance after award. Lock the committed mix into the contract and track it during delivery.