This research brief explores the different philosophies and implementation methods of modular procurement, including the advantages and disadvantages of each method, and the cultural and structural changes a procurement office should consider when making the switch to modular procurement.
National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO)
The second event in the Digital Service Network’s summer event series, Let’s Get Digital, focused on the City of Boston’s transformative journey to streamline its procurement processes.
The Technology Code of Practice is a set of government guidelines for designing, building, and buying digital services and technology to ensure they are efficient, accessible, and cost-effective in the UK.
These guidelines provide UK government organizations with best practices for responsibly and effectively procuring artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
This resource contains specific examples that highlight the advantages of designing reusable code components, software tools, or design formats. This guide also illustrates the possibilities for connecting new components to existing system infrastructure.
A primer by New America for government entities thinking about embracing open-source solutions. This report is based on interviews with experts in the field, the organization’s work on piloting open source projects with partners around the world, and a review of nearly 50 reports, documents, and resources on the creation and usage of open source software.
This 2023 presentation from the California Employment Development Department details the user personas the agency used to evaluate vendor proposals for a new identity proofing contract.
State of California Employment Development Department (EDD)
