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Software Selection ReportSupplier Assessment QuestionnaireVendor ListVendor Evaluation Report
FormatDocumentDocumentSpreadsheetDocument
Works inGoogle Docs and WordGoogle Docs and WordGoogle Sheets and ExcelGoogle Docs and Word
Length9 pages8 pages3 slides7 pages
StyleMinimalCorporateCorporateCorporate

How to choose a vendor evaluation template

A vendor evaluation compares suppliers or software against agreed needs, so a team can make and defend its choice.

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Cover requirements, weighted criteria, scores for each vendor, pricing, risks, and a recommendation.

Agree the criteria and weights before seeing any demos, so the favorite does not shape the scoring.

Compare Software Selection Report, Supplier Assessment Questionnaire, and Vendor List, all 3 to 9 pages long, then pick the closest match and replace the sample text with your own.

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What is a vendor evaluation?

A vendor evaluation compares suppliers or software against agreed needs, so a team can make and defend its choice.

What should a vendor evaluation include?

Include requirements, weighted criteria, scores for each vendor, pricing, risks, and a recommendation. Agree the criteria and weights before seeing any demos, so the favorite does not shape the scoring.

Which vendor evaluation template should I start with?

Start with Software Selection Report: A 9-page vendor selection report with criteria set first, scored demos, security checks, five-year cost and a clear recommendation. If that is not the right fit, compare it with Supplier Assessment Questionnaire.

How many pages does a vendor evaluation need?

The templates here are 3 to 9 pages long. Cut any section you do not need; each template explains what its sections are for.

Can I make a vendor evaluation in Google Docs?

Yes. These vendor evaluation templates work in Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Google Sheets, and Microsoft Excel. All 4 templates are free, with no account or email needed.

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