Managing Sub-Tier Contractors and Suppliers

As a Subcontractor, when you manage Sub-Tier Subcontractors and Suppliers you become a Prime Subcontractor. Sub-Tiers provide additional labor or supplies for the Prime Subcontractor organisation.

VAT Invoice Only Sub-Tiers (VAT Subs): Submit VAT Invoices through the system, but are paid off-system
- Signatures are released immediately.
- Prime Subcontractors enter payment information for a period. This payment information displays on the VAT Invoice when the VAT Sub signs the document.
- No protection is given to the VAT Invoice.
Manual Sub-Tiers: Provide VAT Invoices and receive payment off-system

A Prime Subcontractor or Main Contractor pays the VAT Invoice Only Sub-Tier or Manual Sub-Tier via checque.

Managing a Sub-Tier on TPM

Use the system to track VAT Invoices and manage On-System Sub-Tiers.

Add Sub-Tier to a Project
Use the Record Sub-Tiers tab of your Billing Workflow to add a VAT Invoice Only Sub-Tier to a project.

Note: A VAT Invoice Only Sub-Tier must have an account before users can sign a VAT Invoice through the system. Use the Invite Organisation link on the Manage VAT Invoices page. You can also use the Add Sub-Tier page.

See Adding a Manual Contractor for directions.
Request Sub-Tier VAT Invoice
Use the Manage VAT Invoices page to ask for Sub-Tier VAT Invoices.

Note: The Prime Subcontractor must include a Sub-Tier in a period before requesting a VAT Invoice.
(Optional) Upload Manual VAT Invoice
Use the Manage VAT Invoices page to upload a Manual or VAT Invoice Only Sub-Tier's (VAT Sub) VAT Invoice.

Note: Once uploaded, a VAT Sub cannot sign the VAT Invoice on system for the current period.
Update VAT Invoice Status
Use the Manage VAT Invoices page to approve or reject VAT Invoices. You can also comment on and/or forward the VAT Invoices from this page.

Once Sub-Tier VAT Invoices are approved or forwarded, the Main Contractor reviews and approves or rejects them.

Next: Add Sub-Tier for Subcontractors