Procurement Guide

AI Vendor Shortlist Scorecard Template

Procurement teams need a transparent and repeatable way to rank AI vendors. This scorecard template standardizes evaluation before contract negotiation.

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Implementation Steps

  1. Define weighted criteria across security, reliability, cost fit, and support.
  2. Score each shortlisted vendor on the same evidence set.
  3. Sort by weighted score and select top candidates for deep due diligence.
  4. Re-score quarterly or after major pricing and product changes.

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