Company Intelligence
Vendor / Partner Assessment
Due-diligence style assessment of prospective vendors or partners against explicit criteria.
Structure
What the report contains
Sections are adapted to your scope by the diagnostic; required sections are always present.
- 01Executive SummaryAnswer the decision question directly in the first paragraph. 3-6 tight paragraphs or bullets. Lead with the conclusion, then the evidence, then what it means for the reader.
- 02Key Findings5-9 numbered findings. Each is one bolded sentence followed by 1-3 sentences of supporting evidence with citations. Every quantitative claim cites a source or a computed figure.
- 03Evaluation CriteriaCriteria and weights agreed in the diagnostic.
- 04Vendor ProfilesOne profile per vendor with evidence.
- 05Scored ComparisonWeighted scoring table computed deterministically; show the math.
- 06Risk ReviewFinancial, operational, security, concentration, reputational signals.
- 07Strategic ImplicationsWhat the findings mean for the reader's decision. Separate observations from interpretation. Label analytical conclusions as such.
- 08RecommendationsoptionalPrioritized, specific, actionable recommendations tied to findings. Include rationale, expected impact, and what would change the recommendation.
- 09Risks and LimitationsData gaps, conflicting sources, assumptions, and where evidence was thin. Be candid.
- 10MethodologyDescribe research approach, source hierarchy, validation process, computations performed, and the distinction between verified facts, derived calculations, estimates, forecasts, and recommendations.
- 11SourcesNumbered source list generated from the source registry. Never invent sources.
- 12AppendixoptionalSupporting tables, extended data, definitions.
FAQ
Vendor Assessment questions
- How long does a vendor assessment take?
- Delivery depends on the scope the diagnostic establishes: focused snapshots are typically delivered within 24 hours, strategic analyses within 48 hours, and broader multi-entity studies within three to five business days. Expedited and priority turnaround are available.
- What does a vendor assessment cost?
- Prices are quoted after the diagnostic and start at $750 for a focused executive snapshot. Broader scope, more entities, deeper quantitative work and faster turnaround increase the price. You see the exact, fixed price before paying.
- Where does the information come from?
- From current web research against a registered source list — government, regulatory, filings, company sources, official databases, research organizations, industry sources and high-quality publications — plus any documents you upload. Every material claim is cited to a registered source.
- Can I include my own data?
- Yes. You can upload PDF, CSV, XLSX, DOCX, TXT or JSON files during the diagnostic. They are stored privately, used only for your report, and expire on a defined retention schedule.
Commission a vendor assessment
Describe what you need to understand. The diagnostic scopes the research and quotes a fixed price in minutes.