Procurement: what contracting authorities can expect
Procedures vary with contract value and authority. Above the EU thresholds, EU procurement directives apply, and below them national rules take over. In Germany, many authorities use the standard EVB-IT contract terms for IT services, typically EVB-IT Erstellung for custom software development.
We support you with clear scopes in our proposals, transparent effort estimates, evidence of our quality processes and documentation of our security practices. During preliminary market consultations we are happy to talk, without distorting competition.
With long-term maintenance in mind, we arrange source code, documentation and usage rights so you are not permanently tied to a single supplier.
Accessibility and usability
Public bodies in the EU must make their websites and mobile apps accessible. The technical benchmark is the harmonized standard EN 301 549, which builds on WCAG, and national rules such as Germany's BITV 2.0 add requirements like an accessibility statement and a feedback mechanism.
We plan contrast, font sizes, screen reader support and keyboard navigation from the outset. For early usability feedback we use UXreviewer.io, which provides AI-assisted improvement suggestions. It does not replace testing with assistive technologies and people with disabilities, but it complements that work well.
Citizen-facing apps benefit directly: plain language, understandable error messages and an interface that works without instructions reduce calls to your helpline.
How a project runs
Our AI code engineers use current tools such as Claude Code and Codex, but every change is reviewed and documented by a human engineer.
Store apps are published in your authority's own accounts. Apple requires an Apple Developer Program membership, and Google Play organization accounts need a D-U-N-S number.
- In a free 15-minute intro call we discuss the project, procurement route and constraints.
- We prepare a proposal with scope, architecture outline and assumptions about hosting and operations.
- Development runs in short iterations with regular acceptance by the business owners.
- Before go-live we verify accessibility, security and documentation and hand everything over for operations and maintenance.
Frequently asked questions
Do you take part in public tenders?
Yes. OnlineAppCreator bids on public tenders when the scope and qualification criteria fit. We also take part in preliminary market consultations.
Native apps or web applications?
Both. Depending on audience and requirements, we recommend a web application, a cross-platform app built with React Native, or native apps. The choice often has a big impact on accessibility and maintenance effort.
Do you work on site?
Yes, when it helps, for example for workshops with departments or acceptance sessions. Most development happens remotely across the DACH region and internationally.