Statements of work help government and higher education find lasting solutions to specific challenges they face. Whether meant to assist a single department, agency or the entire state, Statement of Work initiatives are versatile and can help every public sector organization efficiently resolve IT, administrative, and medical obstacles standing in their way.
“I really enjoy building relationships with clients,” says Andrea C., Director of MSP Programs, Client Delivery Services at Knowledge Services. “Understanding the client helps me understand their Statement of Work needs more fully.”
Not only will an MSP for Statement of Work seek to establish strong bonds with client stakeholders, they will also create lasting relationships with Statement of Work vendors. There are numerous benefits to helping government and higher education improve relationships with vendors. Explore some of the top advantages of using an MSP to improve relationships with Statement of Work vendors.
Expand Minority Vendor Participation
Choosing an MSP for Statement of Work projects can greatly help organizations boost minority vendor participation. By connecting with a reputable, experienced MSP for Statement of Work, government and higher education clients gain access to the MSP’s network of Statement of Work vendors, which often includes minority, women, and veteran-owned businesses. Your MSP for Statement of Work will work with your organization to understand its diversity and inclusion goals and build a network that enables clients to easily connect with qualified and talented minority vendors.
Find Subject Matter Experts in Niche Fields
Your MSP will work with you to review its existing vendor network and determine whether it is sufficient or if it is necessary to add more vendors. In addition, the vendor network can be further refined to account for government and higher education clients’ specific Statement of Work needs. When a Statement of Work client requires subject matter experts from precise fields, an MSP with national reach can find the perfect vendor to add to the network. This approach ensures the Statement of Work client receives a qualified partner to fulfill their exact needs while potentially enabling small and/or niche vendors to expand and serve government and higher education.
Expand Statement of Work to Multiple Labor Categories
An MSP for Statement of Work can also potentially expand use among client stakeholders. In many cases, state or local governments initiate a Statement of Work project for a single labor category, most commonly in IT. As that process proves successful, the MSP can work with client stakeholders to expand Statement of Work initiatives to other departments and agencies, ensuring the entire organization can enjoy a streamlined, goal-focused Statement of Work process.
Clients Gain the Skills & Experience of New Talent
As a leading MSP for Statement of Work, Knowledge Services has helped government and higher education across the country navigate Statements of Work of all sizes and budgets. In each instance, we’ve helped our clients connect with valuable talent to surmount longstanding challenges. What’s more, we’ve helped our clients gain access to new and emerging skillsets the client may not have yet been aware existed. By choosing an MSP who is experienced in Statement of Work project management and specific labor categories, government and higher education leaders can enrich their organization with new talent and new possibilities.
