Introduction
Germany has announced a notable government contract award in the IT services sector. The Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin), Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority, has awarded a framework agreement for external software quality assurance and testing services to auticon Deutschland GmbH.
The contract was published as a Contract Award Notice with an estimated value of EUR 3.14 million. The award decision was taken on 15 January 2026 and published on 16 January 2026. The framework agreement will support BaFin’s operational IT projects and productive IT systems nationwide.
Contract Details
The procurement concerns a public services framework agreement (Rahmenvereinbarung) for on-demand IT services related to software testing and quality assurance. The reference number for the tender is 2025/0438-000, and the contract falls under CPV codes 72250000 and 72254000.
The agreement covers external support in test management, test process administration, test case development, and accessibility and barrier-free IT testing. A key objective is the expansion of automated testing procedures using existing technologies such as Ranorex and Selenium.
Scope of Services
Services include functional and non-functional testing (performance and security), automation monitoring, error detection and analysis, regression and load testing, and the validation of software integration into existing system environments. The framework also includes specialized accessibility and compliance testing in line with BITV and WCAG standards.
The framework agreement runs until 31 December 2029, with a maximum ceiling of 3,920 person-days. Services will be commissioned through individual EVB-IT service contracts, without any obligation on BaFin to call off a fixed annual volume.
Entities Involved
- Procuring Authority: Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin), Bonn
- Winning Contractor: auticon Deutschland GmbH, Berlin
- Contract Type: Services (Framework Agreement)
- Estimated Contract Value: EUR 3,135,600.00
Social and Strategic Significance
The procurement was reserved under §118 GWB for companies whose primary purpose is the social and professional integration of people with disabilities or disadvantaged persons. This makes the award strategically significant, combining public-sector digital modernization with inclusive procurement policy.
Company Background
auticon Deutschland GmbH is a specialized IT services provider employing consultants on the autism spectrum, delivering high-precision software testing, quality assurance, and data services. The company operates internationally and is known for its expertise in complex testing and accessibility projects.
Conclusion
The framework agreement strengthens BaFin’s long-term software quality assurance capabilities while promoting inclusive employment through public procurement. The contract award highlights the growing importance of automated testing, accessibility compliance, and socially responsible sourcing in German government IT contracts.
“This framework agreement demonstrates how public procurement can align digital resilience with social responsibility,” a neutral industry analyst commented.
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