Procurement and Open Source Software (2008) - draft version

With the launch of the OSOR, it is natural for public administrations to want to try to use open source software, starting with the software that will be published on the OSOR. Many public administrations are unclear how to go about this, and need advice and guidelines. One important function of the OSOR is to provide a space for the publication and sharing of advice and guidelines related to open source in the public sector.

The guidelines in the study aim to provide practical guidance to policy makers, IT managers and procurement officials in their procurement processes.  This is a draft version. OSOR will welcome your comments through the forum linked to the study, which will be used in preparing the final version of the guidelines. The draft version is open for discussion until November  5th.  2008.

Download the Guideline here.

Download the Presentation of the Guidelines on Procurement and Open Source Software Study at the OSOR launch event

Discuss about it : Procurement Forum