This report is dedicated to understanding the gaps between the supply and demand sides’ requirements for technical specifications and standards in the context of technology procurements. This task was supported by a variety of data collection methods such as a survey, workshops and interviews. These methods granted the opportunity to interact with public (N=46) and private sector stakeholders (N=35) who have vast experience in technology procurement for smart communities.

LORDIMAS is an interactive digital maturity assessment tool aimed at helping local and regional governments to understand where they are in their digital transition journey. It is built around seven sections - Governance, Service design, Data management, Interoperability, Technology, Service delivery and Networking.

The European Commission invites cities and communites across the EU to participate in the Online Procurement Helpdesk for Smart Communities, a support service to advance the digital maturity of EU cities and communites in their early stages of digital transformation.

Opportunities for participating EU Communities

By joining this forward-thinking initiative, your city or community will gain access to a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to catalyse digital development:

These training materials have been designed to assist Dutch municipalities in their journey towards digital transformation. Developed as part of the 'Support services for EU smart communities', these sessions provide a platform for networking, learning about digital solutions and funding perspectives, and understanding EU digital policies.