Free Soft Corporate Offer (SCO) Template
The seller's opening pitch in a physical commodity trade — non-binding, indicative and just enough detail to let the buyer evaluate feasibility.
A Soft Corporate Offer (SCO) is the seller's non-binding indicative offer. It captures product, origin, quantity, price basis (Incoterms), delivery window and payment outline without exposing either party to breach. It sets the commercial frame and drives the buyer to respond with a Letter of Intent or ICPO.
This template ships with a clear validity window so stale offers do not resurface, plus a subject-to-final-confirmation clause protecting the seller until FCO stage.
Word draft is fully editable; PDF is a print-ready sample.
What's inside
- Non-binding: opens dialogue without exposing either party to breach.
- Locks the commercial frame (product, origin, Incoterms, payment) early.
- Sets a clear validity window so stale offers do not resurface.
- Drives the buyer to respond with an ICPO instead of drifting.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I download a free SCO template?
This page hosts a free Soft Corporate Offer template in Word (DOCX) and PDF format. Sign in to download the DOCX; the PDF preview is public.
Is an SCO legally binding?
No. The SCO is explicitly non-binding and subject to final confirmation. It sets the commercial frame and validity window without committing the seller to execute.
SCO vs FCO — when do I issue each?
Issue the SCO at first serious contact to test buyer feasibility. Progress to a Full Corporate Offer (FCO) once the buyer responds with an LOI or ICPO showing capacity and intent.
What should an SCO contain?
Commodity and origin, grade or spec reference, trial and contract quantity, monthly delivery, Incoterms price basis, indicative price, payment outline (LC or SBLC) and offer validity in banking days.
How long should the SCO stay open?
Typical validity is 5-15 banking days from issue, subject to final seller confirmation. Longer than that risks price and shipping-market moves eroding the offer.