Data Strategy & Foundation

RFP Support &
PoC Evaluation

Structured RFP and proof-of-concept support that de-risks vendor and platform selection.

Choosing a data, BI or AI platform is a costly, long-lived decision. We bring structure and objectivity to it — defining requirements, running RFPs and proofs of concept, and scoring vendors against evidence — so you pick with confidence, not on a sales pitch.

The problem

When selection is a guess

Vendor choice on demos and decks leads to expensive regret.

01

Demo-driven decisions

Vendors are picked on polished demos, not real fit.

02

Vague requirements

No clear, weighted criteria to judge against.

03

No real-world test

The tool is never proven on your data before commitment.

What we do

Select with evidence

Three capabilities for de-risked selection.

Requirements & RFP

Requirements & RFP

Clear, weighted requirements and a structured RFP.

PoC Design & Evaluation

PoC Design & Evaluation

Proofs of concept on your data, objectively scored.

Scoring & Recommendation

Scoring & Recommendation

A defensible, evidence-based vendor recommendation.

What you get

What you receive

A confident, defensible choice.

Requirements & RFP pack

Weighted criteria and a ready RFP.

PoC framework

Structured proofs of concept on your data.

Scorecard & recommendation

Evidence-based vendor comparison.

Book a 60-minute working session

Bring a real decision or dataset — we’ll show you how KEPLER would approach it, with no obligation.

Book a 60-minute session
Where we start

A focused, low-risk first step

We start with a short diagnostic — the decision to improve, the data behind it, and a first slice that proves value fast. See how we engage →

Sample outputs

Typical data foundation artifacts you’ll receive

Governed data modelHarmonised data layerKPI framework & dashboardsData-quality & governance viewsSelf-service analytics datasets
Engagement model

Engage at the level that fits

From a quick diagnostic to a fully managed service — start small and scale as value is proven. How we engage →

How we work

How selection runs

From requirements to recommendation.

Define

Weighted requirements are agreed.

Issue

A structured RFP goes to shortlisted vendors.

Prove

PoCs are run on your data.

Score

Vendors are scored objectively.

Recommend

A defensible choice is delivered.

Outcome

Pick with confidence

The decision rests on evidence, not a sales pitch.

  • Weighted, clear requirements
  • Vendors tested on your data
  • Objective, defensible scoring
  • Costly mis-selection avoided
RequirementsWeighted
PoCOn your data
ScoringObjective
ChoiceDefensible
FAQ

Common questions

Are you vendor-neutral?
Yes — we’re platform- and vendor-neutral, so the recommendation serves you, not a partner.
How long does it take?
It scales to the decision — a focused RFP-plus-PoC is far faster than living with the wrong platform.
Use cases

Representative use cases

Common problems in this area, how KEPLER solves them, and the likely outcome.

Choosing an analytics platform on vendor demos alone
Procurement · Tooling

Choosing an analytics platform on vendor demos alone

Evidence-based selection

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PoCs prove nothing because success was never defined
IT · PoC discipline

PoCs prove nothing because success was never defined

Clear PoC criteria

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The chosen tool turns out to miss a critical need
Sourcing · Fit

The chosen tool turns out to miss a critical need

De-risked fit

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De-risk your platform choice

Tell us what you’re selecting and we’ll structure the evaluation.

Talk to our advisory team