01
Normalise the scope
Give every vendor the same process list, data sample, user population and integration inventory. Record exclusions in the same format.
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Compare ERP proposals on scope, not the headline price
An ERP proposal should identify the processes delivered, data migrated, integrations maintained, users trained and tests required for acceptance. Compare quotes only after those boundaries match. A lower implementation total may omit work your business still needs; a higher total is not proof of better delivery.
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02
Price the dependencies
Customer data cleanup, third-party access, hosting and user testing still need owners even when the vendor does not charge for them.
03
Agree acceptance first
Define evidence for completion before negotiating the last discount. Tie the review to working scenarios rather than a count of installed modules.
Put the decision in writing
Use the same requirements for every proposal. Record what is included, what needs validation and who owns unresolved work.
| Proposal line | What to ask for | Warning sign |
|---|---|---|
| Configuration | Named workflows, roles and reports. | A list of app names without operating requirements. |
| Migration | Objects, history depth, rehearsals and reconciliation. | “All data” without a sample or volume assumption. |
| Integrations | Systems, directions, failures and support owners. | “API available” treated as a finished connector. |
| Support | Hours, channels, severity definitions and exclusions. | An unqualified support promise without response commitments. |
Swipe the table sideways to compare all columns.
Separate fixed delivery from change requests
Ask which requirements were demonstrated and which remain estimates. For custom work, record the behaviour, test data and acceptance result rather than only developer hours. Agree how new requests will be assessed, approved and priced. The change process should protect both sides from treating an untested assumption as an unlimited obligation.
Make the commercial comparison repeatable
Create separate one-time and recurring totals. Include licences, deployment, integrations, migration, training, travel where relevant and support. State the currency, tax treatment and payment milestones on each quote. Model the same evaluation period and renewal assumptions. Do not compare a first-year promotional subscription price with another vendor’s full renewal cost.
Include an exit and handover plan
Identify who holds administrative access, where documentation is stored and how backups can be restored. Ask for data export formats and source-code rights where applicable. Clarify how another support team would take over and which third-party licences remain necessary. A practical handover plan is valuable even when you expect to keep the same partner.
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Questions before you commit
Should we always choose a fixed-price proposal?
Not necessarily. Fixed pricing needs a stable scope. For uncertain work, a bounded discovery or phased agreement can make assumptions explicit before a larger commitment.
Is a promised go-live date enough?
No. Ask for dependencies, acceptance conditions and a cutover plan. Dates without those assumptions cannot be compared meaningfully.
What should we send Braincuber?
A non-confidential process summary, required interfaces, approximate users and locations, and the decisions you need the proposal to resolve.
Sources and how to use this guide
Braincuber sells ERP implementation services. Product statements refer to the vendor sources below; the evaluation scenarios and recommendations are our analysis. Verify the current edition and commercial terms in your written quote. We have not assigned independent ratings, tested every configuration or invented customer results.
- Odoo plans and exclusions
Check your country, billing term, renewal terms and implementation exclusions before budgeting.