The request
“A weighted decision matrix for selecting among three software vendors, comparing required features, security review, implementation effort, three-year cost, and support quality.”
Then tryAdd a criterion for contract flexibilityChange security review weight to 4
What is in this drawing
Read the decisions behind it.
01Functional fit
Weight required features strongly.
02Risk
Make security a separate, high-weight criterion.
03Total cost
Compare the full three-year cost rather than one price.
04Delivery
Include effort to implement and the quality of support.
Use this matrix to synthesize evidence gathered from demonstrations, security reviews, pricing, and references.
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FAQ
Common questions
Why include three-year cost?
It captures recurring fees and implementation costs better than an initial price alone.
Can a vendor fail a mandatory requirement?
Yes. Treat mandatory requirements as gates in addition to weighted scores.
Who should score vendors?
Include the people responsible for users, security, procurement, and implementation.