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	Prescription:EP100 Evaluation and Procurement Aim of Module To enable students to gain an understanding of the processes involved in evaluating hardware, software and suppliers, and of the mechanics involved in procuring computing resources. Credits 7 Suggested Time 70 student learning hours Prescription Expiry Date Nov 2002 Level and Assessment Schedule Topics Highest Skill Level Suggested Assessment Percentage 1 Software Requirements Evaluation C 25 2 Hardware Configuration Issues C 25 3 Vendor Selection Criteria C 25 4 Requests for Proposal C 25 100 LEARNING OUTCOMES The Student Will C 1 Be able to identify the steps involved in the hardware and software evaluation process. C 2 Demonstrate an understanding of the necessity to evaluate software and hardware vendors in terms of their ability to supply and to provide post-supply support. C 3 Demonstrate an understanding of the process of procuring hardware and software from vendors. C 4 Demonstrate an understanding of the requirements necessary for designing and producing requests for proposal. CONTENT 1  Software Requirements Evaluation > Advantages and disadvantages of Package Software > Advantages and disadvantages of In-house Development or Third-party Development. > Software Evaluation Techniques. top 2  Hardware Configuration Issues > Hardware Requirements. > Hardware Configurations. > Hardware Evaluation Techniques. > Site Preparation Issues. top 3  Vendor Selection Criteria > The need to select Vendors carefully. > Vendor Qualification Issues eg: -Ability to supply -Ability to support -Vendor longevity > Other issues eg: - Environmental - Local versus Overseas Vendors - Local Manufacturer Content - Payment Terms - Time to Supply - Size issues affecting ability to supply and service. - Terms of Maintenance Contracts, etc. - Piecemeal purchasing versus integrated supply top 4  Requests for Proposal > Design and content of RFPs. > Response expectations, eg. -Completeness -Warranties -Deadline Guarantees -Terms and Conditions -Subcontracting top Note > This section (4) should be taught using examples of RFPs from live projects or examples based on real RFPs.		Introduction Regulations Module Prescriptions   Back to list of Prescriptions
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