Development of an IPTV middleware: professional monitoring of the international tender process
initial situation and problem definition
Customer purchased client (middleware) for connecting various end devices (iOS / Android) and backend of the IPTV platform from a single source. To avoid vendor lock-in, the decision was taken to source the backend and clients from different manufacturers
Problem definition:
The contract for the new client development should therefore be newly awarded.
mm1 approach and solution
Development and coordination of evaluation metrics for Europe-wide supplier selection
Design and organization of a multi-stage selection process
Stakeholder management and group-wide coordination between specialist and purchase departments
Preparation of all relevant tender and contract award documents
achievements
Publication of Europe-wide call for tenders in compliance with formal requirements
Supplier evaluation with consistent criteria handled in a process-compliant manner
Supplier selection carried out on time, project timeline ensured overall
Effective integration of new suppliers into the overall program organization
