On this page, GovStack lists recognized providers of services based on the GovStack approach. With an ecosystem of service providers in key areas of knowledge, governments worldwide will be provided with a pool of service providers to choose from for their digital transformation projects. Possible service offerings are:

• Technical advisory
• System integration
• Software development
• Operation and maintenance
• Service design

Prerequisites

• Agreement to GovStack principles

• At least once a year attend community calls to receive latest updates on GovStack

There are two ways individuals and companies can proof their knowledge and become GovStack service provider.

• Contribution

  • Contribution to the GovStack Specifications or other GovStack offerings (GovSpec, GovTest, GovLearn)

• Implementation

  • Service contract-based contribution or utilization GovStack Specifications or other GovStack offerings (e.g. assigned by countries or founding partners (GIZ, ITU, Estonia, DIAL))

Unit: working days (8h = 1 day) of contribution or implementation (actual time spent, not time frame!)

Testimonial:

1. Proof document (linked deliverables, reference project, authorship or others with plausible connection to/naming of GovStack Specifications or other GovStack Offerings)

2. Person reference (only for “Contribution” experience, see above. Reference by e.g. a Working Group lead)

1. Application: Interested service providers submit an application form through the website and declare their agreement with the GovStack principles
2. Evaluation: GovStack reviews applications and assesses eligibility based on the specified level requirements. Successfully approved experts receive a confirmation email.
3. Welcome package: The new service provider receives an onboarding package that includes information about the GovStack branding guidelines and a template for a self-description to be featured on the initiative’s website.