Two offers.
One comparable scope?
A business needs three market comparisons and an executive review. Which offer should it examine further?
| Input | Offer A | Offer B |
|---|---|---|
| Advertised fee | $9,000 | $6,000 |
| Markets covered | Three | One |
| Executive review | Included | Not stated |
| Clarifications | One round | Not stated |
Example inputs D1 and D2: invented offer sheets, created solely for this demonstration. No external source or actual supplier is represented.
The lower headline fee does not resolve the decision.
Offer A describes more of the requested scope. Offer B has the lower stated fee, but its price for all three markets and an executive review is unknown. Ranking total cost before clarifying those terms would be premature.
Confidence in this assessment: moderate within the fictional scenario. It rests on the stated scope differences; delivery quality and final negotiated terms have not been established.
- Offer B’s fee for two additional markets and an executive review.
- Whether both offers use comparable research depth and deliverable criteria.
- Evidence of either supplier’s suitability and availability.
Request a fixed quote for the same three-market scope from each supplier. Compare inclusions, exclusions, timing, review terms, and relevant work examples before selecting a provider.
This sample demonstrates a research structure. It does not establish that Rook Vantage has assessed these offers or delivered this assignment for a client.