Deliverables
- Requirements list and evaluation criteria
- Request for proposal documents
- Side-by-side evaluation matrix
- Reasoned selection recommendation
SERVICES / CONSULTING / Vendor & tool selection
Vendor & tool selection
We help you choose the right software, platform or development partner, from requirements through a side-by-side evaluation to contract signing, with a transparent, documented decision.
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$ scaffold compare --vendors✓ wrote requirements & weighted criteria✓ shortlisted vendors, ran live demos✓ scored offers & checked references→ decision documented, contract ready$
What you get
- A requirements list and weighted evaluation criteria based on your real needs
- A market scan and a shortlist of the solutions worth considering
- Request for proposal documents and handling of vendor questions
- Structured demos and side-by-side scoring against the same criteria
- Support reviewing the service levels and exit terms in the contract
How it works
Capture needs
We gather and weight requirements with the teams involved, so it is clear what really matters.
Market & offers
We scan the market, draw up a shortlist, request proposals and run structured demos with the vendors.
Decision & contract
We score the offers against the same criteria, make a recommendation and help prepare the contract.
Good fit when
You are choosing an ERP, CRM or webshop platform and the market feels overwhelming.
You are looking for a development partner and the proposals are hard to compare.
After a poor choice in the past you want a documented, defensible decision this time.
FAQ
How do you decide which vendor to recommend?
On the weighted criteria agreed with you. The evaluation matrix explains every score, so the decision can be traced later.
Can you help with the rollout too?
Yes, if you want. We can manage the rollout of the chosen solution or build the integrations it needs, but the selection result is yours either way.
How much work does this take from our team?
Mainly key users' time while capturing requirements and attending demos. We handle vendor communication, documentation and the evaluation.
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