Vendor comparison with weighted scores
OfficialOfficial · updated Nov 4, 2026 · v1.0.0
Compares 2-5 vendors on weighted criteria you agree first: must-haves, evidence-based scores, total cost, risks, and one recommendation.
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When to use it
- You are choosing between tools, agencies, or suppliers
- A team is split and needs a shared basis for the choice
What you give it
- Vendors with quotes, demos, or trial notes
- The need, volume, and budget
- Must-haves
What you get
A recommendation, a must-have table, a weighted scoring table with sources, total cost over the term, and risks.
Changelog
- v1.0.0 · Nov 4, 2026 · First release.
Sources
- Bid Evaluation Guidance Note, May 2021 (Cabinet Office, Sourcing Playbook) (2026-11-04)
- The Sourcing Playbook, June 2023 (Cabinet Office) (2026-11-04)
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