KHAN EVENTS — SUPPLIER COMPARISON SCORECARD
Sample working template. Score each candidate 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent) on every
criterion. The totals guide the conversation; they do not replace checking terms
directly with each supplier. Nothing you enter here is sent anywhere.

EVENT: [event name]        DATE: [date]        GUESTS: [number]

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CRITERION                 |  WHAT 5 LOOKS LIKE                       | CANDIDATE A | B | C
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Full cost clarity         | Every mandatory charge, fee and tax      |             |   |
                          | stated in writing; nothing "TBC"         |             |   |
Inclusions match needs    | Everything you listed in the brief is    |             |   |
                          | covered without paid extras              |             |   |
Availability & flexibility| Your date confirmed; sensible policy on  |             |   |
                          | guest-number changes                     |             |   |
Access & inclusion        | Step-free access, dietary and other      |             |   |
                          | accessibility needs met without fuss     |             |   |
Terms & cancellation      | Fair deposit, clear cancellation ladder, |             |   |
                          | written contract offered                 |             |   |
Responsiveness            | Clear answers within the time they       |             |   |
                          | promised; questions welcomed             |             |   |
Fit for purpose           | Experience with events like yours;       |             |   |
                          | references you can actually check        |             |   |
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TOTALS                                                             |             |   |

DECISION NOTES
- Lowest total is not automatically the winner: weigh the criteria you weighted.
- Anything still unconfirmed goes on the open-questions list below, with who
  must answer it and by when.

OPEN QUESTIONS
1. [question] — ask [supplier] by [date]
2. ______________________________________________
3. ______________________________________________

FINAL DECISION: ________________   DATE: __________   DECIDED BY: __________

This brief is a planning aid. Confirm all prices, taxes, availability and terms
directly with each supplier before committing.