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Vendor Selection & Requirements

We write the requirements document, evaluate vendors neutrally, and support negotiations — so you don't end up buying what sells best.

Included

  • RFP creation
  • Vendor scoring
  • Contract negotiation
  • Reference calls

How we work

  1. Requirements workshop: functional, technical, regulatory, and commercial
  2. RFP creation with traceable weighting of criteria
  3. Long-list vendor research, short-list to 3-5 vendors
  4. Structured vendor evaluation with demo scripts and reference calls
  5. Contract negotiation support — SLAs, exit clauses, avoiding vendor lock-in

Examples from our practice

  • Industrial firm: document-processing platform selected from three vendors; contract duration negotiated 12 months shorter than vendor standard
  • Insurance company: RAG vendor neutrally evaluated; make-or-buy decision with clear cost/effort balance

What you concretely get

  • Traceably documented selection process (audit-ready)
  • Contract with fair SLAs and clean exit clause
  • Realistic effort and cost expectations
  • Internal knowledge for future own vendor evaluations

Engagement model

2-4 months depending on complexity. 8-15 advisory days. Fixed price possible.

Book a session

Schedule a 30-minute discovery call to clarify your situation and the right level of accompaniment.