Not only does a Managed Service Provider (MSP) for Statement of Work (SOW) seek to establish strong bonds with client stakeholders, but they also create lasting relationships with Statement of Work vendors — something many government and higher education institutions would benefit from.
Statements of Work help government and higher education clients find lasting solutions to specific challenges they face. Whether meant to assist a single department, agency, or the entire state, SOW initiatives are versatile and can help any 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.”
Explore the following top advantages of how using an MSP for SOW strengthens relationships with vendors.
Expand Minority Vendor Participation
Choosing a Managed Service Provider for Statement of Work projects can greatly help organizations boost minority vendor participation. By connecting with a reputable, experienced MSP for SOW, 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 SOW 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 SOW 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 SOW 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 SOW project for a single labor category, most commonly in IT. When that process proves successful, the MSP can work with client stakeholders to expand SOW initiatives to other departments and agencies, ensuring the entire organization can enjoy a streamlined, goal-focused Statement of Work process.
Choose a Trusted MSP for SOW
As a leading Managed Service Provider for Statement of Work, Knowledge Services has helped government and higher education clients across the country navigate SOW projects 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 known existed. By choosing an experienced MSP for SOW project management and specific labor categories, government and higher education leaders can enrich their organization with new talent and new possibilities.
To learn more about how we can serve your organization as an MSP for your SOW goals, contact us today.
