Selecting the right vendor involves formal processes and precise language. This quiz covers the collocations you need at every stage — evaluation, RFP, negotiation, and POC.
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We will formally ___ vendors using a scoring matrix aligned to our requirements.
Evaluate vendors is the standard procurement collocation — organisations evaluate vendors against criteria before making a selection.
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Procurement will ___ an RFP to shortlisted suppliers by end of month.
Issue an RFP is the correct formal collocation — procurement teams issue an RFP (Request for Proposal) to invited vendors.
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Before the final call, we need to ___ cultural fit with the vendor's engineering team.
Assess fit is the natural collocation — teams assess fit across technical, cultural, and commercial dimensions.
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Legal and procurement will ___ terms with the preferred vendor next week.
Negotiate terms is the correct collocation — after vendor selection, parties negotiate terms such as SLAs, pricing, and exit clauses.
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We agreed to ___ a POC over 30 days to validate the integration approach.
Conduct a POC is the standard collocation — teams conduct a Proof of Concept to validate assumptions before signing contracts.