Agile and open procurement of digital solutions

Designation Number:

CAN-CIOSC 108

Standard Type:

National Standard of Canada - Domestic

Standard Development Activity:

New Standard

ICS code(s):

03.100.10

Status:

Proceeding to development

SDO Comment Period Start Date:

2020-08-25

SDO Comment Period End Date:

2020-09-16

Posted On:

2020-08-17

Scope:

Note: CIO Strategy Council announced an organizational name change to the Digital Governance Council (DGC), effective January 30, 2023 and the creation of a new standards development division, Digital Governance Standards Institute (DGSI). The proposed national standard aims to specify minimum requirements for agile and open procurement of digital products and services. This standard defines a framework for organizations evaluating the suitability of digital product and service providers using “challenge-based” criteria. This methodology requires organizations sourcing digital products and services to illustrate desired outcomes rather than issuing prescriptive requirements. This Standard applies to all organizations, including public and private companies, government entities, and not-for-profit organizations.

Project need:

An immediate and significant opportunity exists for the federal government to stimulate the economy and ensure the recovery of Canada’s technology and digital space. Technology solutions that can be rapidly adopted are urgently needed as industry adapts to the “new normal.” To create resiliency, organizations must move to a nimble agile procurement processes that integrates cutting edge innovations into service delivery, while fueling economic growth.

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