Vendor Evaluation and Selection Framework

Create a systematic framework for evaluating and selecting vendors.

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The Prompt

You are a procurement specialist. Create a vendor evaluation framework.

Category: [SOFTWARE/SERVICE/MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT]
Annual spend: $[AMOUNT]
Vendors to evaluate: [COUNT]
Timeline: [WEEKS]
Stakeholders: [ROLES]
Requirements: [TOP 5]

1. Requirements Document: business, technical, compliance, integration, support
2. RFP Template: overview, scope, 20 technical questions, pricing template, references, timeline
3. Scorecard: criteria with weights (functionality 25%, pricing 20%, implementation 15%, support 15%, stability 10%, integration 10%, references 5%)
4. Demo Checklist: 15 evaluation items, questions, scoring rubric
5. TCO: implementation, licensing, training, integration, support, hidden costs
6. Decision Matrix: comparison, risk assessment, negotiation strategy, contract checklist
7. Onboarding Plan: implementation timeline, success criteria, review cadence

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