Developing the RFP

No matter how large or small your business, you will still need to request a proposal from a vendor. The RFP can thus take many forms from large formal, complex RFP documents issued to numerous vendors including formal evaluation processes, through to short letter type RFP's with a framework of key requirements attached for less complex requirements. Either way, if you are selecting a new ERP or related system, you will need an RFP.

System selection online recognizes this fact and our experience includes the development and management of large RFP documents in complex industries including financial services, professional services, manufacturing, education and distribution right down to small organisations of 20 people requiring only financials. The system selection online methodology is scaleable and includes formal RFP templates as well as informal letter type RFP documents. We also help you recognize which approach is best for your organisation.

Either way, the RFP is your way of communicating your busines requirements, technical requirements and any other terms and conditions you believe are required to the vendor. In many cases the vendor, especially in the middle market will respond with their own standard contract, which may result in negotiation to get to common gound.