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Here’s what to expect from the RFP process:
- Exploratory call to define RFP goals
- Optional strategy session focused on recognition trends and best practices
- Tailored takeaways that strengthen your RFP process
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Need help structuring your recognition software RFP? With the recognition software RFP template, your RFI, RFP, or RFQ process becomes faster, more focused, and more consistent. You’ll know what to ask — from integrations and security to support and pricing — how to compare, and where each vendor truly stands, so your team can decide with confidence.
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The recognition software RFP process
Use the recognition software RFP process to streamline planning, compare vendors fairly, and find the right partner for your organization.
1. Pre-submission
- Assess recognition needs internally
- Align stakeholders
- Draft RFP & set timeline
2. Submission
- Send RFP to vendors
- Host Q&A period
- Collect proposals
3. Re-submission (if needed)
- Vendors revise based on clarifications
4. Post submissions
- Evaluate proposals against criteria
- Host vendor demos
- Check references
- Select, negotiate, finalize
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of employees actively use the program monthly
activation rate
employees across 25 countries
Sandra Garcia
Global Compensation Lead, Global Strategic Initiatives
“GM Recognition is not just a tool that allows employees to recognize and be recognized globally,
it is an enabler to drive the culture we need to win by helping our employees link our GM Behaviors with the work we do every day.”
of employees globally receive at least 1 recognition per month
activation rate
employees across 6 continents
Liz Smith
Global Recognition Manager
“Using Achievers, we have been able to make recognition fun, inclusive, and global at Kellanova.
We now have the tool to show our people just how much we value and appreciate them in a public and creative way.”
of employees actively use the program monthly
activation rate
employees across the US
Taylor Dehnke
Human Resources Generalist
“With a majority of our population in the stores and offline, without access to a computer,
[mobile recognition] has…really helped to drive a culture of recognition at our company.”
Frequently asked questions
The employee recognition software RFP template is a structured guide that helps your organization evaluate vendors fairly and consistently. Instead of relying on sales pitches or incomplete comparisons, the template ensures you ask the right questions, cover critical areas like integrations and security, and align your stakeholders on what matters most. It’s how you save time, avoid gaps, and make a confident, well-informed decision.
HR leaders, procurement teams, and people strategy owners who are selecting or upgrading a recognition and rewards platform should use a recognition software RFP. If you’re responsible for employee engagement, culture, or total rewards, the RFP template gives you the clarity you need to evaluate solutions side by side.
The Achievers employee recognition software RFP template includes a comprehensive set of questions across the areas that matter most, including but not limited to:
- General company information: background, size, and what sets the vendor apart
- Customer base and adoption: retention rates, usage levels, and industry experience
- Core software features: recognition types, integrations, surveys, and budgeting tools
- Analytics and reporting capabilities: dashboards, KPIs, and benchmarking to measure ROI
- Data security: certifications, compliance, and data management practices
- Pricing: breakdown of software, services, and rewards costs
Each section is designed to highlight differences between vendors, so you can identify the right partner to drive engagement, retention, and culture at scale.
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