Vendor Evaluation Scorecard

Build a weighted vendor scorecard covering capability, security, cost, support and exit risk.

Create build a weighted vendor scorecard covering capability, security, cost, support and exit risk.

Use these inputs:
- purchase need: [purchase need]
- candidate vendors: [candidate vendors]
- non-negotiables: [non-negotiables]

Return the finished result first. Then add a short assumptions note and three practical improvements. Do not invent facts, research, testimonials or results. If one essential detail is missing, use the safest reasonable assumption and label it instead of restarting with a long questionnaire.