As pressure on delivering successful outcomes continues to grow, there is an ever-increasing need to develop a robust set of criteria against which to procure your solution…

But we’ve got you covered – with the AWARD^® SCD module you’re armed with a comprehensive set of tools and processes to:

• Create robust, fit for purpose and defensible contract award criteria
• Ensure stakeholders are consistently directed to a single version of the truth
• Deliver a consensus view of requirement variables
• Record engagement with geographically displaced stakeholders
• Remove undue influence from independent thought

The Requirements Management functionality forms part of the AWARD^® SCD module. It provides a collaborative environment for the development of requirements during the early phases of a project or programme, well before the consideration and development of the evaluation criteria.

Find out more about the AWARD^® SCD methodology here.

Empowering you with the confidence that your decision-making process can be defended if necessary, and that your chosen solution neatly aligns to the requirements of your stakeholders – this is where our Weighting Workshop comes into play.

Included as part of the RVfM module, or as a standalone, this tool:

• Enables you to apply a meaningful set of weights across the project’s criteria set
• Takes you through thorough testing and sensitivity analysis to help achieve success
• Gives internal stakeholders the confidence that their requirements are being fairly considered and taken into account when choosing a solution
• Provides a robust process to ensure your chosen supplier meets team requirements

Find out more about the Weighting Workshop tool here.

Supported by our expert services, the AWARD^® RVfM module has been specifically designed to support our pioneering methodology for determining value for money.

Through our RVfM module you can:

• Avoid the pitfalls of commonly used methodologies
• Define value for money and undertake sensitivity analysis
• Ensure a robust ranking for each bid
• Utilise a transparent scoring mechanism
• Allow bidders to optimise their bid in order to deliver the best value for money solution possible
• Ensure value for money is achieved

Find out about the AWARD^® RVfM module here.

Our Procurement Evaluation Design team are here to help with how to get the most out of the AWARD^® software, adding extra resource with the latest innovative thinking, or workshops to upskill your team.

They will skilfully guide you through the following stages:

• Structured Criteria Development (SCD)
• Weighting
• Evaluation of cost
• Real Value for Money (RVfM)

What value do we add?

• Suitability testing and verification for your criteria/questions: gain assurance through our end-of-model testing or wargaming.
• Criteria/question writing support: to develop robust criteria/questions as part of your evaluation strategy.
• Improved outcomes and efficiency: our preparation and methodologies lead to better overall outcomes and reduce the risk of project reruns, potential delays and project failures.
• Early stakeholder engagement: to avoid potential issues/politics that can later arise, ensuring a smoother evaluation process.
• Shared knowledge and explanation: we empower you to make informed decisions, arming you with transferable skills.

How do we make your job easier?

• Developing effective criteria is easy to get wrong: we ensure it’s done correctly so you can effectively establish criteria that align with your desired outcomes.
• Provision of a robust and auditable methodology/process: ensure a timely and successful delivery, avoid non-compliant bids and protect yourself from challenges.
• Simplify gaining approvals and reduce pushback: via a well-documented methodology and process, backed up by our reputation.
• Handle complexities with deep technical knowledge: we have the knowledge needed to make your job easier.
• Enhance professional reputation: our support means the best possible outcomes, positively reflecting on you.
• Instil confidence in your process via due diligence: we ensure you develop and test the model accurately to demonstrate a thorough and proper methodology.

By harnessing the knowledge and expertise of our team, you can optimise each of these vital components and establish a solid foundation for a successful evaluation process.

Get in touch to find out more.