Standard vs Blanket Orders

Summary
Standard orders are one-off purchases with a fixed quantity, date, and price per order. Blanket orders set a maximum quantity/value for a period and are fulfilled by multiple “call-offs” (releases) over time.

Who is this for?
• Buyers who place recurring orders with the same supplier
• Project managers who want predictable pricing and flexible delivery scheduling

Key differences (at a glance)
• Commitment: Standard = single commitment; Blanket = framework agreement with multiple releases
• Scheduling: Standard = one delivery window; Blanket = many deliveries (call-offs)
• Pricing: Standard = per order; Blanket = agreed pricing/discounts for the term
• Changes: Standard = amend or cancel the order; Blanket = adjust future call-offs, leave the umbrella in place
• Invoicing: Standard = invoice per order; Blanket = invoice per call-off (or periodic by agreement)

When to use which
Use a Standard Order when:
• You need a one-time delivery
• Quantity and date are clear
• There’s no need for future releases

Use a Blanket Order when:
• You’ll need recurring deliveries over weeks/months
• You want locked or negotiated pricing for a period
• Site schedules may shift and you need flexibility

How it works in Bulki

A) Create a Standard Order
1) Go to Buyers → Orders → New Order
2) Select product(s) and enter quantity
3) Choose a delivery window and drop-off details
4) Confirm price and submit for supplier confirmation
5) Track the order in Orders → (Your Order)

B) Create a Blanket Order (umbrella) and call-offs
1) Go to Buyers → Orders → New Order
2) Select product(s) and choose the Blanket/Framework option
3) Enter total maximum quantity or value for the term (e.g., 200t aggregate over 8 weeks)
4) Agree pricing and validity dates with the supplier
5) Submit for supplier confirmation
6) Raise a call-off for each delivery:
• Buyers → Orders → (Your Blanket) → Call Offs → New
• Specify quantity for that release and the delivery window
• Submit; repeat for future deliveries as needed

C) Manage call-offs
• Reschedule a future call-off from its page (subject to supplier lead times)
• Cancel a future call-off (if allowed by terms)
• Monitor remaining balance (quantity/value left under the blanket)

Pricing & invoices
• Standard: invoice issued after delivery (or as agreed)
• Blanket: invoice per call-off or on a periodic schedule if agreed
• Extra overs/shortfalls are handled on the call-off that was delivered

Tips & best practice
• Negotiate the blanket term (dates), max quantity/value, and pricing up front
• Keep call-off quantities realistic to vehicle capacities and site receiving limits
• Leave buffer in your blanket to accommodate extra overs or urgent releases
• Use Projects/Drop-off Locations to reduce site errors and speed up call-off creation