Creates a weighted vendor scorecard, RFP questions, reference-check plan, risk review, and recommendation.
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name: vendor-evaluation
description: "Create a structured vendor evaluation framework for any procurement decision. Use when asked to evaluate vendors, compare suppliers, run an RFP scoring process, or assess a software or service provider. Produces a weighted scorecard, evaluation criteria, and recommendation framework."
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# Vendor Evaluation Skill
Produces a structured vendor evaluation framework — from defining criteria through to a scored comparison and recommendation.
## Required Inputs
- **What you are procuring**
- **Vendors being evaluated** (minimum 2)
- **Key decision criteria** (if known)
- **Decision makers**
- **Budget range**
- **Timeline to decide**
## Output Structure
### 1. Evaluation Criteria and Weights
| Category | Weight | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| Functional fit | [%] | Does it do what we need? |
| Commercial terms | [%] | Price, flexibility, payment |… load the full skill through Skill Me