Opportunity
CanadaBuys #P27-039
York University seeks modern cloud-based campus retail and eRetail system
Posted
August 28, 2026
Respond By
September 24, 2026
Identifier
P27-039
NAICS
541512
York University, via its Procurement Services office, is seeking proposals for a modern, cloud-based campus retail and eRetail solution to upgrade its retail operations. - Government Buyer: - York University, Procurement Services - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Fully integrated cloud-based campus retail and eRetail platform - Replacement for existing course and inventory management, e-commerce, and NPOS systems - Key features required: - Textbook and course materials management - Digital courseware delivery - Inventory management - Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) - Point-of-sale (POS) operations - E-commerce functionality - Financial management and reporting - Customer engagement tools - Support for future growth and scalability - Integration with PeopleSoft and other university systems - Omnichannel retail model and automation - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Fixed, non-negotiable pricing - Mandatory submission documents: executive summary, methodology, system requirements, license agreements - Contract duration: 60 months, with two optional 24-month extensions - Solution must be tailored for higher education retail operations
Description
York University is seeking proposals for a modern, cloud-based campus retail and eRetail solution to replace its existing course and inventory management, e-commerce, and NPOS systems. The solution should be fully integrated and tailored for higher education retail operations, including features such as textbook and course materials management, digital courseware delivery, inventory management, EDI, point-of-sale operations, e-commerce, financial management, reporting, and customer engagement. The system aims to improve operational efficiency, reduce manual processes, enhance data integrity, and support digital transformation with an omnichannel retail model. Integration with systems like PeopleSoft and support for future growth are also required.