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Managed RFP: we run the entire supplier evaluation.
How it works
Running a proper supplier evaluation is a project in itself, and it is nobody on your team’s full-time job. Defender IT runs the whole thing. We turn your needs into clear requirements, take the market down to a real shortlist, run structured demos, and normalize the pricing so competing proposals are finally comparable. Then we hand you a recommendation backed by evidence. Because we are vendor-neutral and take no supplier commissions, the recommendation is yours to trust. You get the rigor of a formal request for proposal without tying up your team for months.
What you get
- Requirements built from what your business actually needs
- A shortlist that narrows a crowded market to real contenders
- Structured demos that test fit instead of showcasing sales theater
- Pricing normalized across proposals so you compare like for like
- A clear, evidence-backed recommendation with the tradeoffs named
FAQ
Managed RFP questions, answered.
How is a Managed RFP different from running it ourselves? +
We bring the market intelligence, the benchmarks, and the time. Your team stays focused on its day job while we run a rigorous, vendor-neutral evaluation end to end.
Do you accept commissions from the suppliers in the evaluation? +
No. We are vendor-neutral and take no supplier commissions, so the shortlist and the recommendation reflect fit and price, not who pays us.
What categories can you run an RFP for? +
Any of our solution areas: cloud and infrastructure, cybersecurity, connectivity, collaboration and CX, managed services, and AI platforms.
Do we have to accept your recommendation? +
No. The recommendation is evidence you own. You make the final call, and we can negotiate whichever option you choose.
How does it start? +
Often with a complimentary technology review that identifies where a Managed RFP will produce the most value.
Ready to make IT decisions easy?
Book a call with a technology advisor. Thirty minutes. No pitch. You will leave with next steps whether you work with us or not.