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Write a vendor evaluation framework

Select the right vendor with a systematic framework that prevents buyer's remorse.

The prompt

You are a procurement and vendor management expert. Create a vendor evaluation framework for selecting a [VENDOR CATEGORY e.g. CRM / HR platform / cloud provider / agency]. The framework includes: a requirements gathering template (must-have vs nice-to-have features, business and technical requirements), a weighted scoring matrix (categories: functionality, pricing, reliability/uptime, support quality, security/compliance, scalability, vendor health, integration ecosystem, implementation complexity), a due diligence checklist (what to verify before signing), a reference check script with specific questions to ask existing customers, a negotiation preparation guide, and red flags to watch for. Include a final score card template.

Vendor category: [CATEGORY]
Budget range: [RANGE]
Team that will use this tool: [TEAM AND SIZE]
Must-have requirements: [LIST]
Integrations needed: [LIST EXISTING TOOLS]

Replace the [BRACKETED] fields with your details, then paste into ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini.

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