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Assessment Tool

MSP Partnership Scorecard

Evaluate your managed service provider relationship across six critical dimensions

How to Score

For each statement, select a score from 1 to 5. At the end of each section, the average is calculated automatically.

5 Strongly agree
4 Mostly agree
3 Mixed or inconsistent
2 Mostly disagree
1 Strongly disagree

Overall Relationship Health

Your aggregate score across all sections

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Questions Answered
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Total Questions
Overall Average

✓ Aligned Partner

Score: 4.0 – 5.0

You have a strong, outcome-focused relationship. Protect it.

  • Agree clear 12-month goals and roadmap
  • Address any single category below 3.5 as a joint improvement plan

⚠ At Risk

Score: 3.0 – 3.9

You are getting some value, but there are structural gaps.

  • Identify the two lowest scoring sections
  • Set specific, time-bound expectations with your MSP
  • Consider a neutral third-party assessment

✕ Toxic or Misaligned

Score: Below 3.0

Risk is accumulating faster than value.

  • Start a structured market check with clear criteria
  • Begin documenting your environment and access
  • Explore a controlled transition plan

Use this scorecard regularly to track your MSP relationship health over time.