Create a Vendor Evaluation Scorecard
Build a structured vendor evaluation framework with weighted criteria for any procurement decision.
The Prompt
Create a vendor evaluation scorecard for the following procurement decision. Include: 1. Evaluation criteria (8-12) with weights (total 100%) 2. Scoring rubric for each criterion (1-5 scale with description) 3. Mandatory disqualifiers (if any) 4. Questions to ask each vendor 5. Reference check template 6. Total cost of ownership calculation 7. Risk assessment section Procurement context: - What you're buying: [PRODUCT/SERVICE] - Budget range: [AMOUNT] - Key requirements: [WHAT MATTERS MOST] - Number of vendors to evaluate: [3-5] - Decision criteria priorities: [e.g., security > price > features] - Contract term: [1-3 YEARS]
Example Output
A 10-criterion scorecard for evaluating LLM API vendors: security & compliance (25%), pricing model (20%), performance (20%), integration (15%), support (10%), reliability/SLA (10%). Each criterion has a 1-5 rubric description, 15 vendor questions, a TCO model, and disqualifiers for GDPR non-compliance.
FAQ
Which AI model is best for Create a Vendor Evaluation Scorecard?
Claude Sonnet 4 — systematic and thorough in evaluation frameworks.
How do I use the Create a Vendor Evaluation Scorecard prompt?
Copy the prompt, replace the [BRACKETED] placeholders with your specific information, and paste into your preferred AI assistant (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, etc.). A 10-criterion scorecard for evaluating LLM API vendors: security & compliance (25%), pricing model (20%), performance (20%), integration (15%), support (10%), reliability/SLA (10%). Each criterion has a 1-5 rubric description, 15 vendor questions, a TCO model, and disqualifiers for GDPR non-compliance.
Model Recommendation
Claude Sonnet 4 — systematic and thorough in evaluation frameworks.