Companies and Freelancers
This concept gives an overview of the process to become a recognized provider of services based on GovStack. With an ecosystem of service providers with varying levels of expertise and in key areas of knowledge, governments worldwide and organisations will be provided with a pool of experts to choose from for their digital transformation projects.
Version
Version | Changes | Author |
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1.0 | Published on GovMarket | @Nico Lueck |
0.6 | Added minimum requirement of 3 employees for companies | @Nico Lueck |
0.5 | New labels, less level, added examples | @Nico Lueck @Martha Mundas @Farina Owusu |
0.4.1 | Changed labels of experience levels | @Nico Lueck |
0.4 | New version after TC feedback with more prerequisites, more profile information | @Nico Lueck |
0.3 | New version after TC feedback with more experience levels | @Farina Owusu @Nico Lueck |
0.2 | new name, detailed process and levels | @Farina Owusu |
0.1 | first draft | @Nico Lueck |
Value Proposition
For Service Providers
Becoming a GovStack experienced company or freelancer is a strategic move for service providers, offering an opportunity to showcase their expertise in eGovernment services and proficiency in leveraging GovStack offerings.
As governments increasingly prioritize the development of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and integrate GovStack into their digital transformation journeys, there is a growing demand for service providers well-versed in the GovStack approach. Such providers are becoming highly sought after in order to navigate the evolving landscape of digital government initiatives.
Service providers gain visibility, access to resources, and the chance to collaborate on interesting government projects in the field of digitization. The partnership signifies a commitment to the GovStack principles, opening doors to new business opportunities, and fostering growth within a community dedicated to advancing eGovernment initiatives.
For governments
The pool provides governments with a selection of qualified companies and freelancers. When embarking on their digitization journeys with GovStack, selecting from the pool of experts streamlines the research process and saves time throughout the service digitization journey.
For GovStack
The service provider program is a cornerstone for the initiative’s success. It establishes a network of service providers who align with GovStack's principles, enabling a worldwide implementation of the approach.
Process
Application:
Interested service providers submit an application form through the website and declare their agreement with the GovStack principles
Evaluation:
GovStack reviews applications and assesses eligibility based on the specified partnership level requirements. Successfully approved experts receive a confirmation email.
Welcome package:
The new experts receive 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.
GovExchange Inclusion: (Optional)
Successfully approved service providers are featured in GovExchange, the marketplace to amplify the visibility of service providers and software providers to governments and potential costumers.
Types of Services
Technical Advisory
System Integration
Software development
Operation and Maintenance
Service Design
Eligibility Criteria
Only for companies or freelancers striving to offer services. The list does not display the all community experts.
Prerequisites
Agreement to GovStack principles
At least once a year attend community calls to receive latest updates on GovStack
At least 3 employees (for companies)
Experience Levels
There are two ways individuals and companies can proof their knowledge and become GovStack Experts.
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:
Proof document (linked deliverables, reference project, authorship or others with plausible connection to/naming of GovStack Specifications or other GovStack Offerings)
Person reference (only contributions)
Level Labels | Working Days Companies (sum of multiple persons) | Examples |
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Practitioner | >24 days | Multi-day technical training with several experts on-site for a Government ministry |
Expert | >96 days |
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Ambassador | >384 days | Software implementation project for GovStack Sandbox |
Level Labels | Working Days Freelancer | Examples |
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Practitioner | >8 days (64 hours) | Active contribution (e.g. pull requests) to a BB Spec cycle |
Expert | >32 days |
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Ambassador | >128 days | Half-year full-time consultancy contract |
Listing
Once eligibility has been approved by GovStack staff, the individual or companies will be listed on GovStack.Global with the following profile:
Name of individual or company
Contact details: Website, E-Mail
Eligibility Status: Level Label
Eligibility Proof: How the eligibility was testified, possibly links to references
Service description
Service portfolio
Methodologies used
Level ob abstraction: Vision, Strategy, Implementation,…