Build MVP Web App (React / Next.js) – Vendor Prequalification & Credibility Platform (B2B)

Project Overview We are building TipTop, a Swiss-based vendor credibility platform for pharma, biotech, and complex capital projects. The goal of the platform is to replace fragmented vendor prequalification workflows (Excel, PDFs, email chains) with a structured, searchable, reusable digital system that allows: Vendors to create and maintain standardized credibility profiles Clients to search, compare, shortlist, and evaluate vendors using structured data and scoring The initial MVP focus is: Store and structure vendor prequalification (PQQ) data, then allow clients to search, filter, compare, and score vendors. This is a real working prototype, not just wireframes or mockups. The product should be usable for: Early pilot clients Vendor onboarding Investor demonstrations MVP Objectives The MVP should successfully demonstrate: ✅ Structured vendor onboarding ✅ Persistent vendor data storage ✅ Searchable vendor database ✅ Vendor comparison capability ✅ Vendor scoring (Vendor Quality Index – VQI) ✅ Clean B2B SaaS-style UI 1. Vendor Registration & Login Vendor Users Should Be Able To: Create an account Log in securely Create and edit their company profile Save progress on forms Basic authentication is sufficient for MVP. 2. Vendor Prequalification (PQQ) Module – Core Feature Objective Digitize a traditional vendor prequalification questionnaire into a structured, reusable system. Sections to Include A. Company Information Company name Locations Years in operation Sectors served B. Organisation & Resources Headcount Key disciplines Internal vs subcontracted capability C. Technical Capabilities CSA HVAC Electrical Mechanical Cleanroom Equipment Automation (Tag/filter-based structure preferred) D. Project Experience Relevant project list Project type Scope delivered Approximate value range Pharma/GMP experience indicators E. Quality & Compliance Certifications Quality systems Basic audit history GMP experience F. Capacity & Availability Geographic regions Current workload Resource availability Technical Requirements Multi-step form (wizard style) Structured database storage Editable profiles Save and update functionality No heavy document management required initially 3. Vendor Credibility Score (VQI) The platform should generate a basic vendor score based on structured inputs. Initial Scoring Categories Capability Capacity Compliance Output Overall score out of 100 Simple visual display Breakdown by category The scoring logic can initially be rule/weight based (not AI-heavy). 4. Vendor Search & Filtering (Client Side) Clients should be able to: Search vendors Filter vendors by: Discipline Capability Location GMP experience Score range Fast and intuitive UX is important. 5. Vendor Comparison Tool Clients should be able to: Select 2–3 vendors Compare them side-by-side Comparison should include: Scores Capabilities Experience Certifications Capacity indicators 6. Client Dashboard Simple dashboard allowing clients to: View vendors Save shortlist/favourites Compare vendors Review vendor profiles Preferred Technical Stack Frontend React.js (required) Next.js (preferred) Tailwind CSS preferred Backend Node.js / Express OR Python FastAPI Database PostgreSQL preferred SQLite acceptable for MVP Hosting Vercel / Supabase / Firebase acceptable UI / UX Expectations We are looking for: Clean modern B2B SaaS design Structured layouts Dashboard-style UX Fast and intuitive navigation Reference styles: Linear Stripe Dashboard Notion Modern procurement / SaaS tools 📦 Deliverables Fully working MVP prototype Frontend + backend connected Database schema Search/filter functionality Vendor comparison tool Seed/sample data Setup instructions Deployable version (preferred) Nice-to-Have (Optional) AI-assisted tagging/classification Supabase integration Basic analytics/dashboard widgets API-ready architecture for future scaling 👤 Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone with: Strong React / Next.js experience SaaS dashboard experience Experience building structured data platforms Strong UX thinking Ability to work with early-stage founders Bonus if you have experience with: Procurement systems Vendor management Construction/pharma platforms Marketplaces or scoring systems ⏱ Timeline Start: Immediate MVP target: 3–6 weeks Agile / iterative collaboration preferred To Apply Please include: Relevant portfolio examples Similar SaaS/dashboard projects Proposed technical approach Estimated timeline Whether you would recommend any changes to the MVP structure Important Context This is not a generic directory or marketplace. The long-term vision is to create: A reusable vendor credibility network Standardized supplier intelligence Data-driven procurement support for regulated industries The MVP should establish the foundation for this ecosystem.