An internal IT service provider does not have all the skills needed to create and...

Start by reviewing organizational policies for sourcing services, then identify the most important criteria for selecting a service provider, and use a 'decision matrix' to compare service providers

Start by understanding the cost of procuring the service internally and externally, then ask internal and external service providers to complete a 'request for quotation1 documenting their preferred solution

Start by asking the internal service provider to develop the required skills, then use these newly developed skills to create and deliver the new service internally

Start by analysing and documenting the detailed service requirements, then ask external serviceproviders to respond to a 'request for information1 documenting how they would deliver to these requirements