Request for solution
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A request for solution (RFS) is a document that asks for an organizative or business solution to a situation which is described in detail. This document is normally issued by the organization which would benefit from the solution, and adressed to possible suppliers of this solution.
The difference with a request for proposal (RFP) is that the RFS is much more open and leaves more space to innovation. Both RFP and RFS have requirements, but those of RFS are more general.[1] RFSs also need less time[1] to be answered, so they are likely to get a higher number of responses.
"In contrast to a detailed, buyer-led RFP, the RFS is an open-ended, collaborative process. The customer describes its environment, objectives, concerns, and risk tolerance and the potential suppliers come back with solutions that meet those general requirements."[2]
The RFS may be used as the first step in a procurement process. Once a determined solution has been selected, the process can advance one step, issuing, for example, a RFP, more specific and detailed.
See also
References
- ^ a b Tonti, Jon (July 3, 2012). "Out with Request for Proposals and in With Request for Solutions". Nearshore Americas. Retrieved 11 April 2017.
- ^ Overby, Stephanie (June 15, 2012). "Why Your IT Outsourcing RFP Is Holding You Back". CIO from IDG. IDG. Retrieved 11 April 2017.