CONTENTS
Fit with project management methodology
Chapter 2: Define Selection Parameters
Is the business case realistic?
Chapter 3: Gather Requirements
Purpose and objectives of requirements
Detailing and prioritising requirements
Example requirements specification document template
Chapter 4: Draft the Request For Information (RFI)
Possible alternatives to an RFI
Chapter 5: Agree Longlist and Issue RFI
Reviewing and agreeing the RFI
Chapter 6: Agree Review Criteria and Team
Determining the review criteria
Chapter 7: Review Responses and Produce Shortlist
Example summary of responses document template
What if a decision cannot be reached?
Advising the rejected suppliers
Chapter 8: In-depth Investigation
Common activities for your in-depth investigation
Example of pitch meeting notes template
Possible additional activities
Whether to have a final activity – or not