Create a Supplier Evaluation Scorecard
Build a structured scorecard to compare suppliers objectively instead of going with gut feel.
The prompt
I need to evaluate [number] suppliers for [what you're buying, e.g. "IT support", "packaging materials", "cleaning services"] for my UK-based business. Create a supplier evaluation scorecard with these criteria: - Price competitiveness - Quality of product/service - Reliability (delivery times, consistency) - Communication and responsiveness - Contract flexibility - UK data handling and GDPR compliance (if applicable) - References and track record For each criterion: - Give it a weighting (percentage, totalling 100%) - Explain how to score it (1-5 scale with descriptions for each score) - Include one question to ask the supplier that reveals their true capability Format it as a table I can reuse. Weight the criteria based on what matters most for a [size] business buying [product/service].
What you get back
- A reusable scorecard table with seven criteria (price, quality, reliability, communication, flexibility, GDPR, references), each weighted to total 100%
- A 1-5 scoring rubric for each criterion, with descriptions of what each score actually means
- One revealing question per criterion to ask each supplier before scoring
How to use it
Tell the prompt how many suppliers you are weighing up, what you’re buying, and your business size. Re-weight the criteria yourself if the prompt’s defaults don’t match what actually matters for this purchase.