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The Challenge: RFP Failures Are Costly

Written by Martin Srb | Apr 5, 2025 5:26:12 PM

Choosing the wrong software can severely impact your business. Traditional Request for Proposal (RFP) processes often fail due to complexity, hidden requirements, vendor bias, and implementation issues, leading to wasted resources and lost opportunities.

Solution:

B-Tree Consulting was founded to solve these problems. While new, our team brings decades of combined experience in software implementation and IT consulting. We've developed our four-phase methodology to ensure successful software selection:

  • Deep-Dive Discovery: We go beyond surface requirements, conducting workshops and interviews to uncover hidden needs and potential conflicts across all relevant departments. This ensures the chosen software truly meets the entire organization's needs.
  • Targeted Vendor Selection: We leverage our market knowledge to identify a small group of highly qualified vendors with proven track records, rather than flooding clients with irrelevant proposals.
  • Strategic RFP Management: We craft highly specific RFPs, eliminating ambiguity and ensuring vendors bid on the same scope. We manage the Q&A process and rigorously evaluate responses against a pre-defined scoring matrix based on your priorities.
  • In-Depth Evaluation & Negotiation: We facilitate workshops with finalists, including demonstrations and reference checks. We help you challenge vendor assumptions and provide expert guidance during contract negotiations, securing the best possible terms.

Benefits:

  • Proactive: We anticipate and address problems before they become costly.
  • Client-Centric: Our process empowers you, not the vendors.
  • Transparent & Objective: We provide unbiased evaluations.
  • Focus on Long-Term Value: We ensure successful implementation and lasting business benefits.