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Organizing aid—not approval
Non-compensable decision gate
Security clarification required—do not share sensitive files
The total score cannot compensate for missing access, confidentiality, retention, IP or continuity controls.
Programme gate: capacity and continuity are unverified; do not make a programme commitment.
Every zero-rated criterion
- Relevant evidenceRequest one redacted example that matches the discipline, stage and deliverable, with the candidate’s contribution clearly stated.
- Scope comprehensionAsk for a written scope restatement and clarification list before comparing fee or programme.
- QA + acceptanceAsk who checks what, against which rule, on which model version, and what record proves closure.
- Information + coordination controlConfirm the authoritative file route, model/version record, issue ownership, approval status and reissue process.
- Responsibility + changeSeparate production responsibility from design approval and agree how late inputs, rework and revised instructions are handled.
- Capacity + communicationConfirm named roles, working overlap, response route, planned reviews, substitutions and competing commitments.
- Security + continuityAgree approved systems, least-privilege access, subcontractor rules, retention/deletion, ownership and continuity before sharing sensitive files.
7 criteria currently have no evidence. Scores organize questions; security, QA, responsibility and capacity gates cannot be averaged away.
A fair comparison
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