Supplier & Contract Register

Supplier and contract problems rarely announce themselves in advance.

 Renewal dates pass unnoticed. Auto-renewals lock in unfavourable terms. Key contacts leave and nobody knows who owns the relationship. Contracts get filed and forgotten until something goes wrong.

 This register gives every supplier a visible record — and flags renewals before they catch you off guard.

 WHAT IS INCLUDED

 One Excel workbook with two tabs.

 The Supplier Register holds every supplier relationship in one place: what you pay, what you get, contract start and end dates, renewal date, notice period, whether the contract auto-renews, performance rating and internal owner. The Renewal Alert column calculates automatically from today's date — flagging contracts as Active, Renewing Soon (180 days), Renewal Due (90 days) or Expired so you always know what is coming up.

 Pre-loaded with 8 common supplier types: accounting software, Microsoft 365, professional indemnity insurance, a freelance designer, virtual office, Canva Pro, accountant and website hosting. Each example is written to feel realistic rather than generic.

 The Start Here tab explains how to use the register, what the renewal alerts mean and why auto-renewing contracts with no oversight are one of the most common hidden cost leaks in small businesses.

 WHAT YOU RECEIVE

 — One Excel workbook (.xlsx), compatible with Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets

— 8 pre-loaded supplier examples — fully editable

— Automatic renewal alert formula (Active / Renewing Soon / Renewal Due / Expired)

— Dropdown controls for category, payment frequency, auto-renewal, performance rating and status

— 12 blank rows for your own suppliers

— Instant download on purchase

 WHO THIS IS FOR

 Founders and business owners who have lost track of what they pay for, when contracts renew and whether they are still getting value. Also useful for finance-focused VAs and OBMs managing supplier relationships for clients.

 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 What software do I need?

Microsoft Excel 2016 or later, or Google Sheets. Both work fully.

Does the renewal alert update automatically?

Yes — the formula calculates from today's date each time the file is opened, so the alert status stays current without any manual intervention.

Can I edit the pre-loaded examples?

Yes — edit, delete or use them as a reference for format.

Is the full four-document kit available?

Yes — the Founder Operational Foundation Kit in this shop bundles all four documents at £35.