In practice
Clients and managed service providers often reject a candidate submitted by more than one vendor, and may refuse to consider them for that role.
Duplicates usually come from poor visibility into who has already submitted and from long vendor chains.
How it shows up
Two vendors both send the same Java developer to the same client portal for the same requirement, and the portal flags both.
How a staffing team uses it
Check your submission record before submitting, confirm the end client, and use a right to represent so there is a record of who is authorized.
Common mistakes
- Not checking before submitting.
- Marketing the same consultant broadly with no record.
- Assuming vendors will sort it out.
Frequently asked questions
How do I prevent duplicate submissions?
Keep one shared record of submissions and confirm the end client and requirement before sending.