Procurement of Conceptboard

Conceptboard can be procured through three established procurement options:

• Direct procurement (e.g. for enterprises or public authorities with direct budget access)
• German Government Cloud (DVC) for public sector software procurement, i.e. for eligible public authorities
• Public sector tender in accordance with applicable procurement regulations

This allows Conceptboard to support different procurement process phases and enables a flexible, compliant optimization of the procurement process.

Yes. Conceptboard is suitable for use in the public sector and supports organisations in formal procurement and tender procedures.

• Support with specifications and statements of work
• Clear and transparent documentation for tender procedures
• Experience working with public sector contracting authorities

This makes Conceptboard suitable for organisations that want to optimise their procurement processes while fully complying with all public procurement and tender requirements.

Conceptboard by IT.NRW is available via the German Government Cloud (DVC) and enables a legally compliant, secure, and predictable procurement of software in the public sector.

Legally compliant and fast procurement

• EVB-IT-compliant procurement framework
• No complex individual tender procedure required
• Shorter lead times and reduced procurement risks

High security and data protection standards

• GDPR-compliant infrastructure
• Consideration of relevant BSI requirements
• Reduced review and approval effort for IT and data protection teams

Transparent and predictable costs

• Standardised pricing and pre-validated offers
• Simplified budget planning and audit processes
• No separate tender procedure required
• Flexible contract terms and easy license scaling

The time-to-use depends on the selected procurement option:

• Direct procurement: immediately available
• German Government Cloud (DVC): start within a few days up to a maximum of 30 days

Public sector tender: depends on the tender procedure and the respective procurement process phases; may take several months

This allows organisations to plan and optimise their procurement processes efficiently, depending on their regulatory and organisational requirements.

Yes. Conceptboard meets key requirements for data protection, IT security, and compliance that are essential for public sector software procurement.

• GDPR-compliant processing of personal data
• Hosting in Germany
• Suitable for use in regulated environments
• Support for secure and transparent workflows

This makes Conceptboard suitable for organisations that must comply with strict security and compliance requirements as part of public procurement and tender procedures.

Conceptboard supports organizations in enabling accessible and inclusive digital collaboration as part of public sector software procurement.

• Support for common browsers and operating systems
• Clear, visual structure for collaborative work
• Suitable for use in public administration, education, and public institutions

Within procurement and tender procedures, contracting authorities often define specific accessibility requirements in accordance with BITV / WCAG. Conceptboard supports organisations in assessing and documenting these requirements transparently throughout the procurement process.

Conceptboard meets high standards for IT security and data protection that are relevant for public sector software procurement.

• Operation in secure, certified data centers
• Hosting in Germany
• GDPR-compliant data processing
• Suitable for organizations with elevated security requirements

As part of public procurement and tender procedures, security-related requirements (e.g. aligned with BSI IT-Grundschutz) can be considered and documented. Conceptboard supports public sector contracting authorities in structuring and documenting these aspects across the different procurement process phases.