There are three main challenges to the RFP process: It’s resource-intensive. Understand that the RFP process is not always quick and easy. Approach it carefully without rushing the process. You can receive unsatisfactory or inconclusive responses from vendors. Make sure you invite the most suitable vendors, invite enough of them, and ask them the right questions. Stakeholder engagement is another common challenge. Identify the most valuable stakeholders and engage with them early on. Communicate benefits, gather their feedback, and reinforce responsibilities throughout the process.