Smile, the European leader in open source, has been selected for Lot 2 of the interministerial "Free Software" framework agreement launched by the French Directorate General of Public Finances (DGFiP).
This strategic contract aims to support public institutions in adopting high-performance, secure, and standards-compliant digital solutions.
A strategic partnership serving public sector digital transformation
This agreement benefits several major French institutions: the Presidency of the Republic, the Prime Minister’s Office, all ministries, the Constitutional Council, and various public agencies and establishments.
Its objective: to facilitate the adoption of digital solutions that are secure, efficient, and aligned with government standards, in a logic of interoperability and digital sovereignty.
A full-scope framework for a sovereign digital future
The agreement covers the entire digital project lifecycle:
- Opportunity assessments and implementation
- Deployment and operations support
- Technical audits
- Custom developments
- Monitoring and guidance
Thanks to this framework, eligible entities can accelerate their digital transformation efforts with the trusted support of Smile, fully compliant with GDPR, RGAA (French accessibility standard), and OWASP.
A proven Drupal expertise built on 15 years of experience
Smile has been actively supporting the Drupal ecosystem since 2008, with a dedicated team of over 200 certified experts capable of handling all types of platforms across public and private sectors.
Key contributions include:
- UI Suite and UI Suite DSFR, widely adopted modules used by government websites like sports.gouv.fr and jeunes.gouv.fr.
- Sobki DSFR, a Drupal starter profile that accelerates the implementation of websites based on the French State Design System.
Smile: open source expertise at the heart of the public sector
Since 1991, Smile has been driving digital transformation with an international presence and a team of over 2,000 employees worldwide.
A historical partner of the open source movement, Smile supports a wide range of clients, including:
- Major international brands (LVMH, Sephora, Renault, AXA, Saint-Gobain, Bouygues Telecom, etc.)
- Dynamic mid-sized companies
- Numerous ministries (Finance, Culture, etc.)
- Public institutions (Caisse des Dépôts Group, Bpifrance, SNCF, etc.)
- And other demanding public and private organizations
Why this award is strategic
This success is built on several key pillars that strengthen Smile’s positioning alongside public sector stakeholders:
- Trust of top institutions: for high-performance platforms and compliance with government standards
- End-to-end approach: from audit to delivery, thanks to certified multidisciplinary teams
- Open source commitment: tangible contributions to Drupal and the DSFR (French State Design System), supporting digital sovereignty
- Pioneer in low- and no-code: with Sobki and UI Suite, enabling accessible and agile public digital services
What’s next? Let’s talk!
Want to know more? Smile offers:
✔️ A free audit of your Drupal needs
✔️ A personalized demo
✔️ A tailored opportunity study
📩 Get in touch with our team today at: intermin.expertise.drupal@smile.fr
