What is a Scoring Rubric?
Definition
A weighted framework assigning numerical scores to vendor responses across evaluation criteria. Scoring rubrics typically allocate 35% to product capabilities, 25% to security compliance, 20% to implementation support, 10% to company stability, and 10% to pricing for objective vendor comparison."
Why This Matters
A numerical scoring rubric provides objective evidence for your vendor selection. Quantified evaluation prevents subjective overrides and ensures your decision is based on how well vendors meet your documented requirements rather than presentation quality or relationship factors.
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Vendor Assessment
Vendor Management & Evaluation
Systematic review of vendor capabilities including product demos, reference checks, security audits, financial stability analysis, and roadmap evaluation.
Vendor Evaluation
Vendor Management & Evaluation
Comprehensive assessment of software vendors across product fit, security compliance, implementation capabilities, company qualifications, and total cost of ownership.
Product Capabilities
Software Features & Capabilities
The complete functionality a software solution provides including core features, integrations, customization options, user interface, mobile access, reporting, analytics, and API availability.
Security Compliance
Security & Compliance
Adherence to security standards, certifications, and regulatory requirements to protect data and systems.
Implementation Support
Implementation & Deployment
Vendor-provided assistance during software deployment, including technical guidance, configuration support, and issue resolution.
Vendor Selection
Vendor Management & Evaluation
The systematic process of evaluating and choosing software vendors based on product capabilities, security compliance, implementation support, company stability, and pricing.
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