Heidi Lewis IveyTechnical Project Manager| Wells FargoBoston, Ma, United States
I need a sample RFP for selecting and outsourcer.
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Mark DyslinHR Project Leader| Xerox Business Services LLCDallas, Tx, United States
Instead of doing an RFP, why don't you put together a list of requirements, rank them and then interview the potential outsourcing providers against your needs?
RFP's are pretty useless. They look cool, but when it comes right down to it, the data you get back is generic at best.
I worked for a software vendor and we NEVER answered anything in the negative. We did not lie, but we did spin. During an interview, it is a lot easier to slow down the spin, and you do it in real time.
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Heidi Lewis IveyTechnical Project Manager| Wells FargoBoston, Ma, United States
Senior Advisor to the CEO| PMISterling, Va, United States
Hi Heidi,
We do have an outsourcing/vendor assessment here on gantthead.
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Tom DierschRetiredBurnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Unfortunately Mark is correct. RFP''s are a list of requirements, written down. I wouldn''t take the vendor responses to your questions any more seriously than the written document. EXCEPT. There is no history of the discussion. RFP''s are hard to write and even harder to evaluate. I like to ask questions that are demonstrative or YES/NO. But the real value is the fact that the response is written. Because my next action is a proof of concept. I take the most important items and build scenarios where the vendor has to demonstrate, in a short time-frame their competence. That clears the air fast. Those that "spun a story" are soon eliminated as they cannot deliver. Those that were honest and didn''t score as high soon come to the top. Saving Changes...
Stéphane ParentSelf Employed / Semi-retired| Leader MakerPrince Edward Island, Canada
Have you considered to start with an RFI? This can help you figure out your requirements as well as establish a list of candidates. Saving Changes...
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