1. Large Scale Pilot SPOCS Simple Procedures Online for Cross-Border Services Jamboree 4 June 2009

2. SPOCS : Simple Procedures Online for Crossborder Services
The objective is to build on Member States activities as they implement Art. 8 and other appropriate articles of the Services Directive 2006/123/EC
The aim of the work undertaken within the Large Scale Pilot is not to delay the implementation of the Services Directive but to provide complementary key interoperable building blocks by taking stock in Member States activities as they implement the Services Directive
The SPOCS consortium brings together 11 partners
Member States: public administrations at national and local levels
Universities
IT service providers
Private entities
CapGemini is in charge of the management of SPOCS

3. The Objectives of SPOCS Understanding article 8 of the Services Directive
The implementation of article 8 “Procedures by electronic means” implies we should be reasoning at two different levels:
Subsidiarity : Member States have to build the target architecture in a both consistent and synchronised way
European interoperability layer: building blocks which will be re-used by MS information systems based upon mutual recognition between administrations on basic data enclosed in the services provider dossier
The tools which will be developed within SPOCS shall enable competent authorities to take relevant decisions in due time and in compliance with the level of security required.

4. Structure of the work for the SPOCS project

5. The methodology
SPOCS will build upon existing solutions addressing notably
Identification and authentication
Examination and validation of supporting documents
Harmonisation of data
Security and tracking data exchanges between EU administrations
The specifications developed will be integrated and tested:
Development of a scalable Proof of Concept
At least two professions
At least two countries

6. SPOCS HIGHLIGHT “WP2 eDocuments”
The SPOCS WP2 is dedicated to develop interoperability models for eDocuments
It will investigate document formats with:
either structured content that can be automatically processed (such as XML)
or visual representation (PDF, XPS, RTF...) with limited information structure
It also investigates document authenticity based on
either electronic signatures
or other means such as back-office or document register access
It finally works on three different administrative models
Link to web page where to find the appropriate information
Appropriate documents
Lists of approved services providers

7. SPOCS HIGHLIGHT “WP3 eDelivery”
The SPOCS Work Package 3 deals with Interoperable delivery, eSafe, secure and interoperable exchanges and acknowledgement of receipt
It will provide solutions such that competent authorities (CA) and PSCs (Point of Single Contact) of one Member State can effectively communicate e-documents related to a service provider or agency in another Member State.
SPOCS WP3 will be closely connected with:
PEPPOL WP8 technical infrastructure PEDRI
PEPPOL WP1 eSignature
STORK eID
IMI-System and concepts of IDABC