Under this framework, the following conditions take precedence over the numerical band.
Before starting a scored supplier trial
Require at least 2 points on Questions 1, 3, 4, 6, 10, 11, 13 and 14. Together these establish a defined decision, testable need, coverage scope, common tasks, authorised use, controlled handling, available evaluators and agreed measurement.
If any falls below 2, label the result “Preparation required: trial not yet ready.” Public research and clarification discussions can continue; do not carry out an affected export, upload or processing activity without the necessary authorisation.
Example: a club scoring 42/45, with 3 points everywhere except 0 on licensing, is still not ready to start the intended data-processing trial.
Before using findings or approving a purchase
Apply these proposed rejection and escalation rules:
- Unresolved player identity: quarantine the affected record and conclusions until resolved.
- Missing mandatory footage or fields: mark the supplier as failing that requirement unless the buyer approves a documented scope change and retest.
- Unsupported material claim: exclude it from the decision evidence; investigate whether the problem is isolated or systematic.
- Prohibited essential workflow: do not buy for that workflow without an agreed, authorised alternative.
- Untested replacement dependency: do not cancel the incumbent until the dependency has been checked.
Any scope change must be visible and applied consistently across suppliers. Do not quietly lower a requirement after seeing a preferred supplier’s results.