Tips For Software Development RFP

Request For Proposal (RFP) is document which is initially required by any software developer that contains the generic solution of your problem in business needs by way of software development . Similar sets of documents include RFQ( Request for quotation) which client is in need of statement only and RFI( Request for information ) , usually used for search of vendor for software development. We have noticed that many of the client struggle searching RFP , and that is the reason we have written this practical advise and recommendation while creating the RFP for software development .

Make MVP Your Priority 

Setting the MVP ( Minimum Viable Product) for any software development needs is always proven beneficial . Every software has certain set of modules which needs to be priories to fulfil the end user needs.  For instance say in chat application the most crucial part is chat exchange functionality while custom background and other functionality is considered on the lower end . So prioritising the list of features is best RFP practise that increase the accuracy of evaluation .

Don't Ask To Make Amazon But Do Provide References 

We hear many of our potential buyer that they are in need of software portal like copy of Amazon . While this is the most common way someone describe the software application  desired by them , but this often results in misunderstanding of solutions functionality at proposal making stage .

A application like known to be big application as it contains lot of features which may be proven costly and may not be required for beginners at initial stage . The best way to figure out this is consultant any software  development company , who can guide you which features is necessarily required at initial stage of development and which can be added on in near future . This process helps priories functionality and make faster developmental process .

Specifying Goals In RFP Is good Idea

A list of features will be of no use if it does not include context . Making a clear understanding of your business goals , what you want to achieve through that software will help potential vendor to better understand what exactly is other requirement and what modification is required in your existing system . Together with the experience and specialisation of  technical specialist , they can overcome with more viable solution .

Share Your Experience 

Sharing your part experience with software development companies gives us more insight about possible pitfalls no matters whether it is positive or negative . Your experience with the previous software development company helps us understand your choice of production process . A positive experience always double down any previous success and improves the future work .

Ask For Specialist If You Don't Know The Solution For Problem

It's not necessary to have a specific set of stack and design in mind before approaching a vendor . Having a goal in your mind will also be enough to reach any software development company and leave the rest work of plan , analyse and develop to them .

Conclusion 

RFP is necessary step in custom software development . We hope this blog have guided you the steps that needs to be taken to have a good RFP .

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