| Score / 100, after gates and coverage | Suggested interpretation | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 80–100 | Strong evidenced fit to this brief | Negotiate scope and verify remaining conditions; not an automatic award |
| 65–79.9 | Conditional fit | Address material weaknesses or commission a narrower pilot |
| Below 65 | Insufficient current fit | Rescope, obtain better evidence or do not proceed |
These bands are decision aids. A score of 82 is not a probability, and a two-point difference should not imply false precision. Investigate which criteria drive a close result and whether plausible weight changes reverse the order.