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RAG Risk Scoring · 12 Questions · Instant PDF Report

Answer 12 structured questions about a vendor's reliability, financial health, and operational conduct. Get an instant Red/Amber/Green risk score, dimension breakdown, and a downloadable PDF report formatted for internal governance or audit documentation.

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Acme Cloud Ltd.

Assessed by: Head of Procurement · 19 Feb 2026

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Medium Risk

Moderate risk. Vendor shows reliability issues and limited financial transparency. Recommend review before renewal.

Reliability

6/8

Financial

3/8

Operations

6/8

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Vendor Name

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Relationship Depth

How long has your organisation worked with this vendor?

Less than 1 year — limited track record to assess

Score: 0

1 to 3 years — sufficient history to identify patterns

Score: 1

More than 3 years — established relationship with documented history

Score: 2

Communication Quality

How would you rate the clarity and reliability of their communication?

Poor — slow responses, inconsistent information, escalations often unresolved

Score: 0

Average — adequate but reactive, some communication gaps

Score: 1

Excellent — proactive, structured, and consistently reliable

Score: 2

Operational Reliability

How reliably does this vendor deliver against agreed commitments?

Frequently delayed or incomplete — delivery against SLA is unreliable

Score: 0

Occasionally delayed — generally meets expectations with periodic lapses

Score: 1

Consistently on time and complete — SLA adherence is documented and reliable

Score: 2

Output Quality

How would you assess the quality of work or services delivered?

Poor — frequent errors, rework required, quality does not meet specifications

Score: 0

Acceptable — meets baseline requirements with occasional quality issues

Score: 1

Consistently high — quality exceeds specifications and is rarely a concern

Score: 2

Issue Resolution

When problems arise, how effectively does this vendor respond and resolve them?

Slow and often unresolved — issues frequently escalate or remain open

Score: 0

Responds but resolution takes longer than acceptable

Score: 1

Quick response and resolution — issues are documented and closed promptly

Score: 2

Pricing Transparency

How transparent and predictable is this vendor's pricing structure?

Opaque — hidden fees, unexpected charges, or inconsistent invoicing

Score: 0

Mostly clear — some ambiguities in scope or change pricing

Score: 1

Fully transparent — pricing is documented, predictable, and consistently applied

Score: 2

Security and Compliance

How well does this vendor adhere to security and data handling requirements?

Frequent security concerns — incidents reported or certifications absent

Score: 0

Basic compliance — meets minimum requirements with minor gaps

Score: 1

Strong security posture — certified, audited, and proactively governed

Score: 2

Forward-Looking Capability

How capable is this vendor of evolving their offer to meet your changing needs?

Outdated — methods and technology are falling behind market expectations

Score: 0

Improving — occasional improvements introduced, generally reactive to market change

Score: 1

Proactively innovative — regularly introduces improvements without being prompted

Score: 2

Contract and Terms

How favourable and flexible are the contractual terms for your organisation?

Rigid and unfavourable — difficult exit terms, auto-renewal clauses, limited protections

Score: 0

Moderate — some flexibility available through negotiation

Score: 1

Flexible and fair — terms are reasonable, exit provisions are clear

Score: 2

Financial Health

How financially stable does this vendor appear based on available information?

Signs of distress — delayed filings, unusual payment behaviour, leadership instability

Score: 0

Appears stable — limited public information but no obvious distress signals

Score: 1

Financially strong — transparent reporting, current filings, positive credit indicators

Score: 2

Market Reputation

How is this vendor regarded by peers and others in your industry?

Poor — negative reviews, known incidents, or concerns raised by peers

Score: 0

Average — mixed or limited reputation data available

Score: 1

Excellent — strong references, positive peer reviews, recognised in market

Score: 2

Scalability

How well can this vendor scale their services to match your growth trajectory?

Limited capacity — service quality degrades under increased volume or complexity

Score: 0

Moderate — can accommodate incremental growth with some lead time required

Score: 1

Highly scalable — demonstrated capacity to grow with clients rapidly

Score: 2

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Score Breakdown by Dimension

Reliability and Operations

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Financial Health and Reputation

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Contract and Compliance

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Strategic Fit

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Key Findings and Recommended Actions

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