Company Letterhead
{{company_name}}
{{company_address}}
Phone: {{company_phone_number}}
Email: {{company_email_address}}
Website: {{company_website}}
Vendor Evaluation Form
Date of Evaluation: {{evaluation_date}}
Evaluator Name: {{evaluator_name}}
Vendor Name: {{vendor_name}}
Vendor Contact Person: {{vendor_contact_person}}
Vendor Contact Email: {{vendor_contact_email}}
Vendor Contact Phone: {{vendor_contact_phone}}
Section 1: Company Information and Financial Stability
1.1. Legal Name of Vendor: {{vendor_legal_name}}
1.2. Business Registration Number: {{business_registration_number}}
1.3. Date of Establishment: {{date_of_establishment}}
1.4. Company Address: {{vendor_company_address}}
1.5. Key Products/Services Offered: {{products_services_offered}}
1.6. Annual Turnover (Last 3 Years):
- Year {{year_1}}: {{turnover_year_1}} {{currency}}
- Year {{year_2}}: {{turnover_year_2}} {{currency}}
- Year {{year_3}}: {{turnover_year_3}} {{currency}}
1.7. Bank References (Name & Contact): {{bank_references}}
1.8. Financial Stability Assessment (Good/Fair/Poor): {{financial_stability_assessment}}
Section 2: Technical Capability and Quality Assurance
2.1. Relevant Industry Experience (Years): {{industry_experience_years}}
2.2. Key Personnel Qualifications and Experience: {{key_personnel_qualifications}}
2.3. Quality Certifications (e.g., ISO, etc.): {{quality_certifications}}
2.4. Quality Control Processes in place: {{quality_control_processes}}
2.5. Research and Development Capabilities: {{rd_capabilities}}
2.6. Technology and Equipment Used: {{technology_equipment_used}}
Section 3: References and Reputation
3.1. Client References (Minimum 3 - Name, Company, Contact):
- Reference 1: {{reference_1_name}}, {{reference_1_company}}, {{reference_1_contact}}
- Reference 2: {{reference_2_name}}, {{reference_2_company}}, {{reference_2_contact}}
- Reference 3: {{reference_3_name}}, {{reference_3_company}}, {{reference_3_contact}}
3.2. Public Perception/Reputation (Online Reviews, Industry Standing): {{public_perception}}
3.3. Any known legal disputes or complaints: {{legal_disputes_complaints}}
Section 4: Supply Chain and Logistics
4.1. Supply Chain Resilience and Redundancy: {{supply_chain_resilience}}
4.2. Logistics and Delivery Capabilities: {{logistics_delivery_capabilities}}
4.3. Inventory Management System: {{inventory_management_system}}
4.4. Lead Times for Products/Services: {{lead_times}}
4.5. Ability to meet fluctuating demand: {{fluctuating_demand_ability}}
Section 5: Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Compliance
5.1. HSE Policies and Procedures in place: {{hse_policies_procedures}}
5.2. Relevant HSE Certifications or Audits: {{hse_certifications_audits}}
5.3. Record of HSE incidents or violations: {{hse_incidents_violations}}
5.4. Commitment to sustainable practices: {{sustainable_practices_commitment}}
Section 6: Pricing, Terms, and Support
6.1. Pricing Structure and Competitiveness: {{pricing_structure}}
6.2. Payment Terms Offered: {{payment_terms}}
6.3. Warranty and Guarantees: {{warranty_guarantees}}
6.4. After-Sales Support and Service Level Agreements (SLAs): {{after_sales_support_slas}}
6.5. Return/Refund Policy: {{return_refund_policy}}
Section 7: Overall Assessment and Recommendation
7.1. Strengths of the Vendor: {{vendor_strengths}}
7.2. Weaknesses of the Vendor: {{vendor_weaknesses}}
7.3. Risks Associated with this Vendor: {{vendor_risks}}
7.4. Overall Score (e.g., 1-5, with 5 being excellent): {{overall_score}}
7.5. Recommendation (e.g., Approved, Approved with Conditions, Not Approved): {{recommendation}}
7.6. Justification for Recommendation: {{recommendation_justification}}
7.7. Next Steps if Approved (e.g., Contract Negotiation, Pilot Project): {{next_steps}}
Signature Block
___________________________
{{evaluator_full_name}}
{{evaluator_title}}
{{company_name}}
Date: {{signature_date}}
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