The Technology and Partner Selection Project focuses on selecting both an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution for human resources, finance, and procurement, and an experienced implementation partner to support the university's administrative modernization. Through a competitive procurement process, USask will evaluate shortlisted ERP platforms and implementation partners to identify the combination that best aligns with the university's strategic goals, business requirements, and future-state vision.
Following extensive market research and requirements analysis, the university has narrowed the field to a shortlist of ERP solutions. Vendors will be evaluated through proposal reviews, presentations, discovery activities, and detailed assessments to ensure the selected solution and implementation partner provide the best fit for USask.
Once selected through the RFP process, the implementation partner will work with the university to provide strategic guidance, leading practices, implementation expertise, and project planning support to help ensure a successful ERP deployment.
Outcomes
ERP Solution Selection
USask will identify an ERP platform, from shortlisted systems, that supports current and future university needs across human resources, finance, and procurement.
Evaluation criteria include:
- Alignment with university business requirements and future-state processes.
- Functionality across human resources, finance, and procurement.
- User experience and accessibility.
- Integration capabilities with existing and future systems.
- Security, privacy, and compliance requirements.
Long-term sustainability, vendor support, and product roadmap alignment
Implementation Partner Selection
USask will select an implementation partner with extensive experience in higher education and enterprise system transformations. The selected partner will demonstrate strong capabilities in implementing one of the university's shortlisted ERP solutions and provide a clear, effective approach for delivering the project.
Key considerations include:
- Proven experience implementing shortlisted ERP platforms in complex organizations.
- Expertise in human resources, finance, and procurement business processes.
- Strong change management, implementation, and organizational readiness capabilities.
- A proposed implementation approach that aligns with USask's needs, culture, and strategic priorities.
- Knowledge of leading practices in higher education.
Benefits
Selecting both the ERP solution and implementation partner through a coordinated procurement process will help reduce risk, strengthen decision-making, and improve implementation readiness. This project will establish a clear path toward modernized administrative services, streamlined processes, and a more sustainable technology foundation for the university.
Procurement Timelines
- October 2026 – Request for Proposal (RFP) issued
- November 2026 – Vendor proposals due
- December 2026 – Shortlisted vendor presentations to select stakeholders
- August 2027 – Discovery deliverables submitted
- September 2027 – Contract awarded