What is an EVB-IT Contract?
EVB-IT (Supplementary Contract Terms for IT Procurement) are standardized contract types developed by the German Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) together with BITKOM for public IT procurement. They are mandatory for federal authorities and widely adopted by states and municipalities.
Contract Types Overview
| EVB-IT Type | Subject | Contract Type |
|---|---|---|
| EVB-IT Purchase | Hardware, standard software | Purchase agreement |
| EVB-IT Service | IT consulting, training, support | Service contract |
| EVB-IT Development | Custom software development | Works contract |
| EVB-IT License Type A | Standard software (temporary) | Rental agreement |
| EVB-IT License Type B | Standard software (perpetual + maintenance) | Purchase + maintenance |
| EVB-IT Maintenance | Maintenance and support | Service contract |
| EVB-IT System | Complex IT systems (HW + SW + integration) | Works contract |
| EVB-IT Cloud | Cloud services (SaaS, IaaS, PaaS) | Rental / service contract |
Structure
Each EVB-IT contract type consists of a contract template, general terms and conditions, template annexes (service description, SLAs, price sheet), and usage guidelines.
EVB-IT Cloud – The Newest Type
Published in 2022, EVB-IT Cloud addresses cloud migration with provisions for data location (EU/EEA), data sovereignty, portability, subcontractor transparency, IT security (BSI C5), SLA structure, and exit management.
Choosing the Right Type
Match your procurement need to the right type: hardware purchases (EVB-IT Kauf), consulting (Dienstvertrag), custom development (Erstellung), SaaS (Cloud), complex systems (System).
Common Mistakes
- Wrong contract type selected
- Missing SLA for service contracts
- Unclear mixed contracts
- Missing data processing agreements
- No exit/migration clause for cloud
Patterno Helps
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